How severe is CVE-2026-0299?

CVE-2026-0299 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-2026-0299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0299?

CVE-2026-0299 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0299?

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.

When was CVE-2026-0299 published?

CVE-2026-0299 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

CVE-2026-0299

CVE-2026-0299 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% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2026-08-13
Last modified: 2026-09-03

Description

Local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable 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, and Chrome OS is not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0299?: Local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable 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, and Chrome OS is not affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-0299?: CVE-2026-0299 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-2026-0299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0299?: CVE-2026-0299 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0299?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-0299 published?: CVE-2026-0299 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0299

Affected products (52)

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:h10:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h10:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h11:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h11:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h12:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h12:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h2:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h2:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h3:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h3:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h4:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h4:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h5:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h5:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h6:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h6:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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:6.2.8:h8:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h8:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h9:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.8:h9:*:*:*: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:h11:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h11:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h12:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h12:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h2:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h2:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.3:h2:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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