Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
CVE-2026-0250

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Globalprotect App
Globalprotect UWP App
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0250?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect application, allowing a man-in-the-middle attacker to disrupt system operations and potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated SYSTEM privileges. This issue arises when processing requests and responses exchanged between the Portal and Gateway components, making it crucial for users to apply necessary mitigations to enhance security.

Affected Version(s)

GlobalProtect App Android 6.1 < 6.1.13

GlobalProtect App Android 6.0 < 6.0.14

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.3.0 < 6.3.3-h2 (6.3.3-42)

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0250
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

our internal security research teams
.