An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the Windows Pre-Logon Access Provider (PLAP) component of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on Windows devices which enables a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on an affected client.
The GlobalProtect app on Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
References
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| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0298 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
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History
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Information
Published : 2026-08-13 03:16
Updated : 2026-10-23 19:10
NVD link : CVE-2026-0298
Mitre link : CVE-2026-0298
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0298
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Products Affected
paloaltonetworks
- globalprotect
CWE
CWE-94
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
