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High [CVE-2026-0251] GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

This high-severity Palo Alto Networks advisory covers CVE-2026-0251 affecting GlobalProtect.

CVE-2026-0251 Published Jun 2, 2026

CVE-2026-0251

Affected products & platforms

Palo Alto NetworksGlobalProtect

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Summary

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

Affected versions

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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Fixed versions

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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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

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.

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Sources

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Official resources

GlobalProtect app release notes & upgrade docs
Release notes
This advisory names 6.3.3-h11 / 6.2.8-h10 / 6.0.13 as the first fixed releases — official upgrade documentation for the GlobalProtect app.
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