Is CVE-2026-0251 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0251 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-0251?

High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 May 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App Windows: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; macOS: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; Linux: 6.0.x < 6.0.11, 6.2.x < 6.3.3-h2, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h2, Windows: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h9; macOS: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h9; Linux: 6.0.x < 6.0.11, 6.2.x/6.3.x < 6.3.3-h2.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0251?

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-2026-0251 attacked?

It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-0251?

Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App 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.

CVE-2026-0251: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect local privilege escalation

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0251?

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.

Q: How is CVE-2026-0251 attacked?

It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

Q: Am I affected by CVE-2026-0251?

Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App 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.

CVE-2026-0251 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-05-13

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect, a widely used VPN application for secure remote access, is affected by multiple vulnerabilities that allow a standard user to gain full administrative control over their computer. An attacker who already has basic access to a Windows, macOS, or Linux machine could exploit these flaws to bypass security restrictions, access sensitive files, or install malicious software. This could lead to a total compromise of the affected workstation and potentially serve as a jumping-off point for further attacks within the corporate network.

Technologies: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App. Vendors: Palo Alto Networks.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-0251 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0251 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-0251?: High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App Windows: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; macOS: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; Linux: 6.0.x < 6.0.11, 6.2.x < 6.3.3-h2, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h2, Windows: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h9; macOS: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h9; Linux: 6.0.x < 6.0.11, 6.2.x/6.3.x < 6.3.3-h2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0251?: 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-2026-0251 attacked?: It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-0251?: Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App 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

The Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app for Windows, macOS, and Linux contains multiple local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities, including an untrusted search path (CWE-426) flaw. A local attacker with low-level privileges can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM (Windows) or root (macOS/Linux) privileges. The attack vector is local and requires no special configuration or user interaction. The vulnerabilities affect versions in the 6.0, 6.2, and 6.3 release cycles. Patches are available in versions 6.0.13, 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.3-h11 (Windows/macOS), and 6.0.11/6.3.3-h2 (Linux). Mobile versions (iOS, Android, Chrome OS) and the UWP app are not affected.

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App Windows: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; macOS: 6.0.x < 6.0.13, 6.2.x < 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h11; Linux: 6.0.x < 6.0.11, 6.2.x < 6.3.3-h2, 6.3.x < 6.3.3-h2

Timeline

2026-05-13: advisory: Initial advisory published by Palo Alto Networks
2026-06-02: other: Advisory updated by vendor

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0251

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