CVE-2026-0327: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS privilege escalation in GlobalProtect

CVE-2026-0327 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-11

PAN-OS firewalls running GlobalProtect gateways with RADIUS-based authentication are vulnerable to privilege escalation. An authenticated user with lower privileges can obtain the configuration and privileges of a higher-privileged administrator account. This could lead to complete firewall compromise and exposure of sensitive network security policies.

Technologies: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access. Vendors: Palo Alto Networks.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-0327 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0327 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-0327?
Informational severity, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 11.1.0 through 11.1.16-h4, 11.2.0 through 11.2.16-h1, 12.1.2 through 12.1.10-h3, 12.2.0 through 12.2.4-h1; Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access 11.2, 12.1 through 12.1.10-h3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0327?
Yes: fixed in PAN-OS 11.1.16-h5, 11.2.16-h2, 12.1.10-h4, 12.2.4-h2; Prisma Access 12.1.10-h4. Until then: Change the GlobalProtect gateway authentication profile from a RADIUS challenge-based profile to a non-challenge profile such as SAML, or enforce client certificate authentication instead. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-0327 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-0327?
Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: PAN-OS 11.1.16-h5, 11.2.16-h2, 12.1.10-h4, 12.2.4-h2; Prisma Access 12.1.10-h4

Change the GlobalProtect gateway authentication profile from a RADIUS challenge-based profile to a non-challenge profile such as SAML, or enforce client certificate authentication instead.

Technical details

A privilege escalation flaw in the GlobalProtect gateway component allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to escalate to administrator level when a RADIUS authentication profile with supported challenges is configured. The vulnerability requires network access and valid user credentials; no user interaction or special permissions are needed. An attacker gains administrative configuration access, including secrets and security policies.

Affected products

  • Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 11.1.0 through 11.1.16-h4, 11.2.0 through 11.2.16-h1, 12.1.2 through 12.1.10-h3, 12.2.0 through 12.2.4-h1
  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access 11.2, 12.1 through 12.1.10-h3

Timeline

  • 2026-11-11: disclosed

References

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