CVE-2026-0250
CVE-2026-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30101
- Weakness: CWE-787
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- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app that enables a man in the middle attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This vulnerability is triggered during the processing of requests and responses exchanged between Portal and Gateway. The GlobalProtect app on iOS is not affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-0250?
- A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app that enables a man in the middle attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This vulnerability is triggered during the processing of requests and responses exchanged between Portal and Gateway. The GlobalProtect app on iOS is not affected.
- How severe is CVE-2026-0250?
- CVE-2026-0250 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2026-0250 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-0250?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-0250 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-0250 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30101.
- When was CVE-2026-0250 published?
- CVE-2026-0250 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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