CVE-2026-0249: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Multiple improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables an attacker to intercept encrypted communications and potentially compromise the endpoint. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to redirect traffic to an unauthorized server and facilitate the installation of malicious software. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Multiple improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App versions 6.2.0 and 6.3.0 enable an attacker with local or same-subnet access to redirect encrypted traffic to unauthorized servers, potentially facilitating malicious software installation. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-295 and affects only these specific versions of the GlobalProtect App, excluding Linux, Windows, iOS, and UWP variants. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.9, indicating medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker who is either a local non-administrative user or positioned on the same network subnet can exploit this vulnerability to intercept and redirect encrypted communications from the affected GlobalProtect App versions. This interception can lead to the installation of malicious software on the endpoint. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local or same-subnet access and the absence of known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been provided by Palo Alto Networks, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local and subnet access to trusted users and networks to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-0249: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Description
Multiple improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables an attacker to intercept encrypted communications and potentially compromise the endpoint. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to redirect traffic to an unauthorized server and facilitate the installation of malicious software. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Multiple improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App versions 6.2.0 and 6.3.0 enable an attacker with local or same-subnet access to redirect encrypted traffic to unauthorized servers, potentially facilitating malicious software installation. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-295 and affects only these specific versions of the GlobalProtect App, excluding Linux, Windows, iOS, and UWP variants. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.9, indicating medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker who is either a local non-administrative user or positioned on the same network subnet can exploit this vulnerability to intercept and redirect encrypted communications from the affected GlobalProtect App versions. This interception can lead to the installation of malicious software on the endpoint. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local or same-subnet access and the absence of known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been provided by Palo Alto Networks, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local and subnet access to trusted users and networks to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:09.928Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04cf37cbff5d86100040a0
Added to database: 05/13/2026, 19:21:27 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:11:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 106
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