CVE-2026-0307

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.10%

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CVE-2026-0307 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allows 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. This GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android and ChromeOS is not impacted.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allows 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. This GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android and ChromeOS is not impacted.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Palo Alto NetworksGlobalProtect App>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.3-h15; >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.15
Palo Alto NetworksGlobalProtect App>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.3-h15; >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.8-h14; >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.15
Palo Alto NetworksGlobalProtect AppAll

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0307?
Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allows 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. This GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android and ChromeOS is not impacted.
How severe is CVE-2026-0307?
CVE-2026-0307 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0307?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST