How severe is CVE-2026-0251?

CVE-2026-0251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0251?

CVE-2026-0251 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-0251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30102.

When was CVE-2026-0251 published?

CVE-2026-0251 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

CVE-2026-0251

CVE-2026-0251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 5.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30102
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-07-14

Description

Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0251?: Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-0251?: CVE-2026-0251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0251?: CVE-2026-0251 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-0251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30102.
When was CVE-2026-0251 published?: CVE-2026-0251 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

References

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

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:-:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h1:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h7:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h7:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:-:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:-:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h1:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h1:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h1:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h2:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h2:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h3:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h3:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h4:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h4:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h6:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h6:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h7:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h7:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h8:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h8:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h9:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h9:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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