CVE-2026-0291

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  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:16:43.800",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-23T19:10:00.167",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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      "value": "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.\n\nThe Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected."
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