Is CVE-2026-0236 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0236 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-0236?

High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 May 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser macOS versions, versions before 146.16.6.165 on macOS.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0236?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-0236 attacked?

It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-0236?

Check whether you run Apple macOS or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-0236: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser code injection in AppleScript interface

CVE-2026-0236 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-05-13

A security vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser for macOS, a specialized web browser designed for enterprise security. An attacker with existing access to a computer could bypass security controls to send unauthorized commands to the browser. This could allow them to interfere with browser operations or access sensitive information managed by the application.

Technologies: Apple macOS, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser. Vendors: Apple, Palo Alto Networks.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-0236 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0236 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-0236?: High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser macOS versions, versions before 146.16.6.165 on macOS.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0236?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-0236 attacked?: It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-0236?: Check whether you run Apple macOS or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) exists in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser for macOS due to improper access restrictions on its AppleScript interface. A locally authenticated, non-privileged user can exploit an exposed Apple Event handler to execute unauthorized commands within the context of the browser. This allows for the bypass of security controls and potential manipulation of browser data or functionality. The vulnerability is addressed in Prisma Browser version 146.16.6.165 and later.

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser versions before 146.16.6.165 on macOS

Timeline

2026-05-13: advisory: Initial publication by Palo Alto Networks
2026-05-13: disclosed
2026-07-13: other: NVD initial analysis completed

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0236

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