# CVE-2026-0245: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent information disclosure

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0245-palo-alto-networks-prisma-access-agent-information-disclosure  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-13. Updated: 2026-07-14  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-0245 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-05-13

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent, a tool used to securely connect remote users to corporate resources, contains a security flaw on Windows and macOS. A person with local access to a computer could exploit this vulnerability to view sensitive configuration settings and user credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access to corporate data or further compromise of the user's account.

Technologies: [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Microsoft Windows](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows), [Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/prisma-access-agent). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple), [Microsoft](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/microsoft), [Palo Alto Networks](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/palo-alto-networks).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-0245 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0245 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-0245?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 13 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent 24.0 through 26.2 (Windows and macOS), Windows and macOS versions 24.0 through 26.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0245?** A patch was published on 2026-05-13: Fixed in version 26.2.1 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-0245 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-0245?** Check whether you run Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent 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

Multiple information disclosure vulnerabilities (CWE-200) exist in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent for Windows and macOS. The flaw allows a local authenticated user with low privileges to access sensitive configuration data and stored credentials. The vulnerability is specific to the Windows and macOS versions of the agent; Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS versions are not affected. Attackers can leverage this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive environment details or user authentication material. The issue is resolved in Prisma Access Agent version 26.2.1.

## Affected products

- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent 24.0 through 26.2 (Windows and macOS)

## Timeline

- 2026-05-13: disclosed: Initial internal discovery and publication by Palo Alto Networks
- 2026-05-13: patched: Fixed in version 26.2.1

## References

- [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0245](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0245)

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