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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Checkov by Prisma Cloud | 3.2.0 – < 3.2.532 | 3.2.532 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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YonLiud/CVE-2026-0303 ★ 0 · Sep 10, 2026
Checkov PoC: arbitrary code execution through auto-loaded configuration and unsigned external Python checks.
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3297 Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Codeausführung BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 9, 2026
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0303 vendor-advisory