CVE-2026-0302 Checkov by Prisma Cloud: OS Command Injection Vulnerability
A local user can execute arbitrary commands in Checkov processes due to an OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0302?
CVE-2026-0302 is a low-severity command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud, published on 10 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands in the processes running Checkov.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0302?
How do I fix CVE-2026-0302?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-0302 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0302 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9wwx-r2gg-j99v.