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Palo Alto Networks Security AdvisoriesCVE-2026-0303

CVE-2026-0303: Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Code Execution via Auto-Loaded Configuration File

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.

6.3CVSS out of 10Medium severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud
  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2.0

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2.0 >= 3.2.532
Next step

What the vendor recommends

VERSION MINOR VERSION SUGGESTED SOLUTION Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2 3.2.0 through 3.2.531 Upgrade to 3.2.532or later. Checkov integration in Prisma Cloud is upgraded automatically when new versions become available.

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