# CVE-2026-0291: An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on…

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0291-an-improper-link-resolution-before-file-access-vulnerability  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-08-13  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-0291 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.4 · Published 2026-08-13

An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Linux platforms that enables a local low privileged user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent.

The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.

Technologies: [Linux Kernel](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/kernel), [Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/paloaltonetworks-prisma-access-agent). Vendors: [Linux](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/linux), [Paloaltonetworks](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/paloaltonetworks).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-0291 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0291 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-0291?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.4, published 13 August 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Linux Kernel, Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. The advisory does not name versions.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0291?** 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.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-0291?** Check whether you run Linux Kernel or Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. 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.

## Affected products

- Linux Kernel
- Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent

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