CVE-2026-0237
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Description
An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to an internal automation bridge. This allows a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage an exposed communication channel to send unauthorized commands to the browser, bypassing security controls.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.3
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-13 18:16:12.990000
Last modified
2026-10-26 17:10:03.270000
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