CVE-2026-0236 Prisma Browser: Code Injection Enables Security Controls Bypass
A local non-admin user can inject code via AppleScript to bypass security controls in Prisma Browser on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0236?
CVE-2026-0236 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser, published on 13 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paloaltonetworks Prisma Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-0236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0236 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser
- CVE-2026-0237 Prisma Browser: Improperly Restricted Automation Bridge Allows Security Bypass
- CVE-2026-0235 Prisma Browser: Access and Data Rule Bypass
- CVE-2026-0275 Prisma Browser: Local Privilege Escalation on macOS
- CVE-2026-0289 Prisma Browser: Inappropriate Implementation in Account Protection
- CVE-2026-0290 Prisma Browser: Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf7x-wmp8-3g54.