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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

MediumVendor CVSS 6.3 / 10 1 CVE Published Sep 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC

Summary

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.

Products covered

  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud

  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2.0

Remediation

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.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2.0 >= 3.2.532

CVEs in this advisory 1

Updates

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