CVE-2026-0298: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
CVE-2026-0298 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app for Windows. It allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges due to improper input validation. Other platforms such as Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS are not affected. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-94) exists in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows. Improper input validation enables a man-in-the-middle attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected client. The vulnerability affects specific versions 6.0.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 of the GlobalProtect app on Windows. Other operating systems are not impacted. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker positioned as a man-in-the-middle to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected Windows client. This could lead to full system compromise. The vulnerability does not affect other operating systems or platforms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-0298: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Description
CVE-2026-0298 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app for Windows. It allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges due to improper input validation. Other platforms such as Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS are not affected. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.2medium
Affected software
pkg:github/palo_alto_networks/globalprotect_appcpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.3.3:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.2.8:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-94) exists in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows. Improper input validation enables a man-in-the-middle attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected client. The vulnerability affects specific versions 6.0.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 of the GlobalProtect app on Windows. Other operating systems are not impacted. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker positioned as a man-in-the-middle to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected Windows client. This could lead to full system compromise. The vulnerability does not affect other operating systems or platforms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:56.118Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7d2ee9bf8831d5398db88e
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 02:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 03:00:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 03:01:50 UTC
Views: 4
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