Incorrect Privilege Management in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App on Windows
CVE-2026-0324

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Opswat

Status
Metadefender Endpoint Security Sdk
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0324?

A privilege management vulnerability found in the OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK, utilized by the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect application on Windows systems, allows a locally authenticated, non-administrative user to gain escalated privileges to the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM level. This may enable attackers to execute unauthorized actions, posing significant security risks to affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK Windows 4.3.0 < 4.3.4822

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0324
third-party-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

Sandro Poppi
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