SB20260816159 - Link following in Prisma Access Agent on Linux

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SB20260816159 - Link following in Prisma Access Agent on Linux

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816159
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0291)

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent.

The vulnerability exists due to improper link resolution before file access in Prisma Access Agent on Linux when handling file access operations. A local user can leverage a symlink attack to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent.

No special configuration is required to be affected by this issue.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References