Untrusted search path in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2026-0251

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Untrusted search path in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2026-0251

Published: May 15, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131549
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0251
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Affected software:
GlobalProtect app

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-0251

Install updates from vendor's website.

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