CVE-2026-0303 Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Code Execution via Auto-Loaded Configuration File
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious configuration file in a directory scanned by Checkov.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0303?
CVE-2026-0303 is a low-severity code 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
A code execution vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud can allow arbitrary code execution when Checkov scans a directory that contains an attacker-controlled configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-829
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0303?
How do I fix CVE-2026-0303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0303 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-2026-0303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm26-4pq5-g973.