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CVE-2026-0278

7.8 · HIGH

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.

Published Jul 9, 2026paloaltonetworksCWE-693EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-0278 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting paloaltonetworks prisma_access_agent. It was published on July 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paloaltonetworks. Update prisma_access_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
paloaltonetworksprisma_access_agent>= 0, < 26.2.1Affected

References

Refsecurity.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0278

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0278?

CVE-2026-0278 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting paloaltonetworks prisma_access_agent. It was published on July 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-0278?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-0278?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paloaltonetworks. Update prisma_access_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-0278?

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