VDB-401967 · CVE-2026-0302 · GCVE-0-2026-0302

Palo Alto Networks Checkov up to 3.2.501 os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Palo Alto Networks Checkov up to 3.2.501. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-0302. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Palo Alto Networks Checkov up to 3.2.501. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands in the processes running Checkov.

It is possible to read the advisory at security.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0302 since 11/03/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.2.502 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks

Name

Checkov

Version

3.2.501

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Checkov 3.2.502

Timelineinfo

11/03/2025 CVE reserved
09/10/2026 +310 days Advisory disclosed
09/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.paloaltonetworks.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0302 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-401967

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2026 08:45
Changes: 09/10/2026 08:45 (71)
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Cache ID: 216::103