CVE-2026-0296

What it is

Improper certificate validation vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enable an unauthenticated attacker with man-in-the-middle (MitM) access to intercept and modify application communications. VPN tunnel traffic is not impacted. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-13 03:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-23 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-13 03:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-23 19:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-295 · Improper certificate validation

Record status

Undergoing Analysis

Affected

• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect < 6.0.15
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect < 6.2.8
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect ≤ 6.2.9
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect < 6.3.3
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect 6.2.8
• Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect 6.3.3

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 4.5

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None