PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-0298: An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) component of
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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE
CVE-2026-0298 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting globalprotect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on Windows devices which enables a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on an affected client. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-08-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: paloaltonetworks
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
paloaltonetworks globalprotect UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.15 · >= 6.2.0 and < 6.2.8 · >= 6.3.0 and < 6.3.3 · 6.0.15 · 6.2.8 · 6.2.8 h10 · 6.2.8 h11 · 6.2.8 h12
Fixed in: 6.0.15, 6.2.8, 6.3.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy globalprotect || rpm -q globalprotect || globalprotect --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.0.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade globalprotect
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade globalprotect
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison globalprotect
sudo apt install globalprotect=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold globalprotect
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list globalprotect
sudo dnf downgrade globalprotect-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add globalprotect
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Palo Alto Networks: CVE-2026-0298 GlobalProtect App: Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) (Severity: MEDIUM) 2026-09-12
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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