Untrusted search path in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2026-0251
Published: May 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131549
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0251
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges on the target system.
Affected software
GlobalProtect app for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2026-0251
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.0.11, 6.0.13, 6.2.8-h10, 6.3.3-h2