CVE-2026-0278Prisma Access Agent: Multiple DLP Policy Bypass Vulnerabilities on Windows

Multiple protection mechanism failures in the Prisma Access Agent Data Loss Prevention (DLP) component for Windows allow a local user to bypass DLP policy enforcement controls. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS is not affected.

5.8 MEDIUMEPSS 0.15%Not in KEVNVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-10-25 17:10 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

5.8MEDIUMCVSS 4.0

Score source: palo_alto (CNA)
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Assigner: palo_alto

Affected

Prisma Access Agent (Palo Alto Networks)

Versions: 24.0 before 26.2.1
Fixed in: 26.2.1

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Exploitation

Public exploit: None listed
CISA KEV: Not listed
KEV due date: —
SSVC: Exploitation none · Automatable no · Impact total

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

0.15%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 4.63% of CVEs

CVSS 4.0 · palo_alto (CNA)

5.8Medium

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:A/V:C/RE:H/U:Amber

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: None
Confidentiality (other systems): None
Integrity (other systems): None
Availability (other systems): None

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

7.8High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
5.8	MEDIUM	4.0palo_alto (CNA)	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:A/V:C/RE:H/U:Amber
7.8	HIGH	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-0278
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): palo_alto
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Last modified: 2026-10-25 17:10 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-693 · Protection Mechanism Failure

Sources

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