Untrusted search path in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. products - CVE-2026-0307

Vulnerability identifier: #VU149499

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-2026-0307

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.

GlobalProtect App for Linux
GlobalProtect app for Windows
GlobalProtect App for macOS
Palo Alto PAN-OS

Install updates from vendor's website.

GlobalProtect App for Linux - addressed in versions 6.0.15, 6.3.3-h15
GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.0.15, 6.2.8-h14, 6.3.3-h15
GlobalProtect App for macOS - addressed in versions 6.0.15, 6.2.8-h14, 6.3.3-h15
Palo Alto PAN-OS - addressed in versions 10.2.7-h37, 10.2.10-h40, 10.2.13-h24, 10.2.16-h10, 10.2.18, 10.2.18-h10, 11.1.4-h36, 11.1.6-h38, 11.1.7-h10, 11.1.10-h33, 11.1.13-h12, 11.1.16, 11.1.16-h2, 11.2.4-h21, 11.2.7-h20, 11.2.10-h14, 11.2.13-h2, 12.1.4-h10, 12.1.7-h5, 12.1.10, 12.2.3

• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0307

• Privilege escalation in Palo Alto GlobalProtect App