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CVE-2026-0315

CVE-2026-0315 · GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability on macOS

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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables a local user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS. This enables a non-administrative user to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS, Android and Chrome OS is not affected by this vulnerability.

CVSS 5.9 · Medium · EPSS 0.1% · Fix available

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Affected products and versions

  • globalprotect app

    Versions
    • ≥ 6.2.0, < 6.2.8-h15: Affected; ≥ 6.2.8-h15: Not affected (custom)
    • ≥ 6.3.0, < 6.3.3-h16: Affected; ≥ 6.3.3-h16: Not affected (custom)

    Update to 6.2.8-h15; Update to 6.3.3-h16

  • globalprotect app

    Versions
    • ≥ All, < 12.2.4: Not affected; ≥ 12.2.4: Not affected (custom)

    No fix published

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