CVE-2026-0236
Prisma Browser: Code Injection Enables Security Controls Bypass
Description
A code injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to its AppleScript interface allowing a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage this exposed Apple Event handler to send unauthorized commands to the browser.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 14, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Prisma Browser on macOS to the latest version.
- Restrict access to AppleScript interface where possible.
- Apply vendor-released security patches immediately.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-0236.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0236 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A code injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to its AppleScript interface allowing a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage this exposed Apple Event handler to send unauthorized commands to the browser. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0236