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High [CVE-2026-0298] GlobalProtect App: Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP)

This high-severity Palo Alto Networks advisory covers CVE-2026-0298 affecting GlobalProtect App.

CVE-2026-0298 Published Aug 12, 2026

CVE-2026-0298

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Summary

CVE-2026-0298 GlobalProtect App: Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP)

Affected versions

GlobalProtect App 6.3: < 6.3.3-h14 (6.3.3-1121) on Windows
GlobalProtect App 6.2: < 6.2.8-h13 (6.2.8-1045) on Windows
GlobalProtect App 6.0: < 6.0.15 on Windows (ETA: 08/31)

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Fixed versions

GlobalProtect App >= 6.3.3-h14
GlobalProtect App >= 6.2.8-h13
GlobalProtect App >= 6.0.15

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

VersionMinor VersionSuggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows 6.3.0 through 6.3.3-h13 Upgrade to 6.3.3-h14 (6.3.3-1121) or later.
GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows 6.2.0 through 6.2.8-h12 Upgrade to 6.2.8-h13 (6.2.8-1045) or later.
GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows 6.0.0 through 6.0.14 Upgrade to 6.0.15 or later.
GlobalProtect App All on macOSNo action needed.GlobalProtect App All on LinuxNo action needed.GlobalProtect App All on iOSNo action needed.GlobalProtect App All on AndroidNo action needed.GlobalProtect App All on Chrome OSNo action needed.

Temporary workarounds

Customers can mitigate the risk of this issue by taking either of the following actions:
Use Connect Before Logon (CBL) without SAML AuthenticationUse Pre-logon with machine certificate instead of Connect Before Logon (CBL).

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Official resources

GlobalProtect app release notes & upgrade docs
Release notes
This advisory names 6.3.3-h14 / 6.2.8-h13 / 6.0.15 as the first fixed releases — official upgrade documentation for the GlobalProtect app.
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