CVE-2026-0303

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Palo Alto NetworksCheckov by Prisma Cloud3.2.0 < 3.2.532affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-829: CWE-829 Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

Workarounds

Until a fixed version is deployed, avoid running Checkov over untrusted content, and pass configuration explicitly via a trusted configuration file rather than allowing configuration to be auto-loaded from the scanned directory.

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References