CVE-2026-0271: A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-0271?

prisma access agent: upgrade to 26.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-0271 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-0271 affect?

CVE-2026-0271 affects prisma access agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-0271?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-0271 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting prisma access agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2026-06-10
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: paloaltonetworks

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-10 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks prisma access agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.2.1

Fixed in: 26.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy prisma-access-agent || rpm -q prisma-access-agent || prisma-access-agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 26.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade prisma-access-agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade prisma-access-agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-0271?

prisma access agent: upgrade to 26.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-0271 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-0271 affect?

CVE-2026-0271 affects prisma access agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS,

How urgent is CVE-2026-0271?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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