CVE-2026-0296
An attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App to gain administrator privileges, execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges, bypass security measures, manipulate and disclose data as well as trigger a Denial-of-Service condition.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities in GlobalProtect App allow attackers to gain administrator privileges, execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, and cause denial of service.
- Who is affected
- GlobalProtect App deployments of unspecified versions are affected.
- Urgency
- High urgency; privilege escalation and code execution capabilities pose critical risk to endpoint security.
- Action
- Update GlobalProtect App to a version patching CVE-2026-0295 through CVE-2026-0299 immediately.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.09% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 1% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (4)
- unknownPalo Alto Products Multiple Vulnerabilitieshkcert · 2026-08-14
- high[NEW] [high] Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-13
- unknownCVE-2026-0296: Improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable…nvd · 2026-08-13
- mediumCVE-2026-0296 GlobalProtect App: Improper Certificate Validation Bypass Vulnerability (Severity: MEDIUM)paloalto · 2026-08-12
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