CVE-2026-0295: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
A race condition in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ client on macOS enables a locally authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to root. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0295) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the GlobalProtect client for macOS by Palo Alto Networks. It allows a local attacker with low privileges to exploit improper synchronization of shared resources to gain root privileges. The issue is specific to the macOS client; Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS versions are not impacted. The CVSS 4.1 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local low-privileged user on macOS can escalate their privileges to root, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. The vulnerability does not affect other operating systems or GlobalProtect clients on other platforms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts on macOS systems running affected GlobalProtect versions.
CVE-2026-0295: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Description
A race condition in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ client on macOS enables a locally authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to root. The GlobalProtect app on Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.1medium
Affected software
Palo Alto Networks
GlobalProtect App
Palo Alto Networks
GlobalProtect App
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0295) involves a race condition (CWE-362) in the GlobalProtect client for macOS by Palo Alto Networks. It allows a local attacker with low privileges to exploit improper synchronization of shared resources to gain root privileges. The issue is specific to the macOS client; Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS versions are not impacted. The CVSS 4.1 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local low-privileged user on macOS can escalate their privileges to root, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. The vulnerability does not affect other operating systems or GlobalProtect clients on other platforms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts on macOS systems running affected GlobalProtect versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:53.142Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7d2ee9bf8831d5398db879
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 02:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 03:00:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 02:28:28 UTC
Views: 75
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