CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Palo Alto, Windows, Linux and other products.
CVE
CVE-2026-0251
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.15%
Palo Alto Windows Linux Android Chrome
Original NVD Description
Multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allow 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, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
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