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CVE-2026-0251: Palo Alto GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

This Palo Alto advisory covers CVE-2026-0251. Related products: GlobalProtect.

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Key facts

Vendor rating
High, CVSS 8.5
CISA KEV
Not listed (catalogue checked )
Versions named
GlobalProtect App < 6.3.3-h11; GlobalProtect App < 6.2.8-h10; GlobalProtect App < 6.0.13 and 2 more below
Fixed in
GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h11, GlobalProtect App >= 6.2.8-h10, GlobalProtect App >= 6.0.13 and 2 more below
Source published
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Related products & platforms

Palo Alto NetworksGlobalProtect
Versions named by the source
  • GlobalProtect App < 6.3.3-h11
  • GlobalProtect App < 6.2.8-h10
  • GlobalProtect App < 6.0.13
  • GlobalProtect App < 6.3.3-h2
  • GlobalProtect App < 6.0.11

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How to fix CVE-2026-0251

Upgrade to a fixed release named by Palo Alto:

  • GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h11
  • GlobalProtect App >= 6.2.8-h10
  • GlobalProtect App >= 6.0.13
  • GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h2
  • GlobalProtect App >= 6.0.11

Vendor guidance

  • Upgrade to a fixed release: GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h11; GlobalProtect App >= 6.2.8-h10; GlobalProtect App >= 6.0.13; GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h2; ….

Workaround status

  • No known workarounds exist for this issue.

Support dates for the fixed release lines

All end-of-life dates for Palo Alto GlobalProtect

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