PatchTheCVECVE-2026-0299: Local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable a local user to
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CVE-2026-0299 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting globalprotect, globalprotect, globalprotect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable a local user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows, and root on macOS and Linux. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| 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 · >= 6.3.0 and < 6.3.3 · 6.3.3 · 6.3.3 h1 · 6.3.3 h2
Fixed in: 6.0.15, 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.
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 · 6.2.8 · 6.2.8 h10 · 6.2.8 h11 · 6.2.8 h12 · 6.2.8 h2
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.
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 · 6.2.8 · 6.2.8 h10 · 6.2.8 h11 · 6.2.8 h12 · 6.2.8 h2
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.
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Palo Alto Networks: CVE-2026-0299 GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities (Severity: MEDIUM) 2026-09-12
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