Local Privilege Escalation Flaw in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Application
CVE-2026-0307

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Globalprotect App
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0307?

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect application allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and to root on macOS and Linux. This security flaw enables non-administrative users to execute arbitrary commands with elevated administrative privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. Notably, the GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, and ChromeOS is not affected by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

GlobalProtect App iOS All

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.3.0 < 6.3.3-h15

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.0.0 < 6.0.15

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0307
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

our internal security research teams
.