# CVE-2026-0241: Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation authorization bypass

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0241-palo-alto-networks-trust-protection-foundation-authorization  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-13. Updated: 2026-07-13  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-0241 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-05-13

Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation, a security component used for managing digital trust and identity, contains vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized users to bypass security controls. An attacker could exploit these flaws to perform actions on restricted resources they should not have access to. This could lead to unauthorized data access or disruption of security services within the local network environment.

Technologies: [Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/trust-protection-foundation). Vendors: [Palo Alto Networks](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/palo-alto-networks).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-0241 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0241 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-0241?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 13 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation 24.1.0 to 24.1.12, 24.3.0 to 24.3.5, 25.1.0 to 25.1.7, 25.3.0 to 25.3.2, 25.3.0 < 25.3.3, 25.1.0 < 25.1.8, 24.3.0 < 24.3.6, 24.1.0 < 24.1.13.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0241?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-0241 attacked?** It is attacked from the adjacent network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-0241?** Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

Multiple incorrect authorization vulnerabilities (CWE-754) exist in Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation. The root cause is an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions during authorization processes. An attacker on the adjacent network can exploit these flaws without prior authentication or user interaction to bypass access controls. Successful exploitation allows the performance of unauthorized actions on restricted resources, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Patches are available in versions 24.1.13, 24.3.6, 25.1.8, and 25.3.3.

## Affected products

- Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation 24.1.0 to 24.1.12, 24.3.0 to 24.3.5, 25.1.0 to 25.1.7, 25.3.0 to 25.3.2

## Timeline

- 2026-05-13: disclosed: Initial publication by Palo Alto Networks
- 2026-05-13: advisory: Vendor advisory published

## References

- [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0241](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0241)

## Related threats

- [Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation SQL injection](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0242-palo-alto-networks-trust-protection-foundation-sql-injection)
- [Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation information disclosure in vault](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0240-palo-alto-networks-trust-protection-foundation-information)