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CVE-2026-0315

GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability on macOS

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
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CVSS
5.9Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.10%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in6.2.8-h15Also 6.3.3-h16CVE List
Published14 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Vendor and government advisories 1

Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.

Reports 1

1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables a local user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges.

The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS, Android and Chrome OS is not affected by this vulnerability.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • GlobalProtect Appaffected: 6.2.0 before 6.2.8-h15CVE List
  • GlobalProtect Appaffected: 6.3.0 before 6.3.3-h16CVE List
  • GlobalProtect Appunaffected: All before 12.2.4CVE List

References 1