CVE-2026-0251
📛 CVE Title
GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Description
Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- palo_alto
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 5.9 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber- Effective score
- 5.9 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-426 - Reserved
- 2025-11-03
- Published
- 2026-05-13 18:20 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-14 03:56 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/0xxx/CVE-2026-0251.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-0251 — GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-13 19:16:59 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-14 16:21:23 UTC
- EPSS score
- 0.0001 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 0.50% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 04:49 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-30102 - Assigner
- palo_alto
- Published
- May 13, 2026, 6:20:01 PM
- Updated
- May 14, 2026, 3:56:34 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0)
-
5.9 / 10
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0100
- Vendors
- Palo Alto Networks
- Products
-
GlobalProtect App (6.0.0 <6.0.11)GlobalProtect App (6.0.0 <6.0.13)GlobalProtect App (6.2.0 <6.2.8-h10 (6.2.8-948))GlobalProtect App (6.3.0 <6.3.3-h9 (6.3.3-999))GlobalProtect App (6.3.0 <6.3.3-h2 (6.3.3-42))Global Protect App
ENISA description: Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (4)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App |
6.3.0 (affected),
6.2.0 (affected),
6.0.0 (affected)
|
Windows |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App |
6.3.0 (affected),
6.2.0 (affected),
6.0.0 (affected)
|
macOS |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App |
6.3.0 (affected),
6.0.0 (affected)
|
Linux |
| Palo Alto Networks | Global Protect App |
All (unaffected)
|
Android, ChromeOS, iOS, UWP |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0251 vendor-advisory
Web references (8)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-30102 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/json/CVE-2026-0251 rapid7:security.paloaltonetworks.com
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-0251 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/426.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0251 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0251 tenable:security.paloaltonetworks.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0251 tenable:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0251 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Indicators (1)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| cve |
CVE-2026-0251
|
no local data | 2026-05-14 09:33 UTC |
Remediations (16)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:app.opencve.io
Remediation No vendor fix or workaround currently provided. OpenCVE Recommended Actions Upgrade the Windows GlobalProtect client to the latest supported version (at minimum 6.0.13 for the 6.0 series, 6.2.8‑h10 for the 6.2 series, or 6.3.3‑h9 for the 6.3 series).
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 59 CVEs , featuring six exploited vulnerabilities, three of which were publicly known, and five Critical vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.csoonline.com
Microsoft highlighted six new and actively exploited vulnerabilities among the 60 fixes issued in today's February Patch Tuesday releases. However, Tyler Reguly, associate director of security R ...
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Unfold what this Patch Tuesday has in store for you Patch Tuesday, the unofficial term for Microsoft's scheduled security fix release on every second Tuesday of a month, has been a constant topic of discussion ever since its inception. Upcoming Webinar May 14,2026 11:30 EDT & 6:30 a.m. GMT Agenda of the Free Patch Tuesday webinar A complete breakdown of all the latest Patch Tuesday updates ...
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.neowin.net
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5077181, KB5075941 for February 2026 . Here's what's included.
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft's February 2026 Windows 11 updates (KB5077181 and KB5075941) add security patches, bug fixes, and new Secure Boot rollout signals ahead of certificate expirations starting in June 2026 .
2026-05-23 21:34 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC -
web:security.paloaltonetworks.com
Palo Alto Networks Security Advisory: CVE-2026-0251 GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands ...
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not ...
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-17 02:24 UTC
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