CVE-2026-0237 (GCVE-0-2026-0237)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-13 17:48 – Updated: 2026-05-14 03:56
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Title
Prisma Browser: Improperly Restricted Automation Bridge Allows Security Bypass
Summary
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 ?
7.3 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
CWE
  • CWE-424 - Improper Protection of Alternate Path
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser Affected: 0 , < 146.16.6.165 (custom)
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Date Public ?
2026-05-13 16:00
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