CVE-2026-0325
PAN-OS: GlobalProtect Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
An authorization bypass vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated attacker with valid GlobalProtect credentials to bypass IP address restrictions and circumvent network access controls that rely on source IP filtering. Cloud NGFW is not affected by this vulnerability.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
VERSION MINOR VERSION SUGGESTED SOLUTION Cloud NGFW No action needed. PAN-OS 12.2 12.2.0 through 12.2.4-h* Upgrade to 12.2.4-h2 or later. PAN-OS 12.1 12.1.2 through 12.1.10-h* Upgrade to 12.1.10-h4 or later. PAN-OS 11.2 11.2.0 through 11.2.16-h* Upgrade to 11.2.16-h2 or later. PAN-OS 11.1 11.1.0 through 11.1.16-h* Upgrade to 11.1.16-h5 or later. All older Upgrade to a supported fixed version. unsupported PAN-OS versions Prisma Access 12.1 12.1.2 through 12.1.10-4* Upgrade to 12.1.10-h4 or later. Prisma Access 11.2 Upgrade to 12.1.10-h4 or later. * See the note under Product Status for information regarding Prisma Access upgrades.
Source: CNA: palo_altoWorkaround
You can reduce exposure to this vulnerability by limiting access to GlobalProtect services using DoS protection policies, country-based access restrictions, and IP blocklists. For detailed configuration guidance, see: How to limit unnecessary exposure to the internet (for GlobalProtect and other services) (https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail?id=kA14u0000008XtYCAU).
Source: CNA: palo_altoAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud NGFW Palo Alto Networks |
All (unaffected, custom)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: palo_alto |
| PAN-OS Palo Alto Networks |
≥ 12.2.0; < 12.2.4-h2 (affected, custom); unaffected at 12.2.4-h2 ≥ 12.1.0; < 12.1.10-h4 (affected, custom); unaffected at 12.1.10-h4 ≥ 11.2.0; < 11.2.16-h2 (affected, custom); unaffected at 11.2.16-h2 ≥ 11.1.0; < 11.1.16-h5 (affected, custom); unaffected at 11.1.16-h5 Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: palo_alto |
| Prisma Access Palo Alto Networks |
≥ 12.1.0; < 12.1.10-h4 (affected, custom); unaffected at 12.1.10-h4 11.2.0 (affected, custom) Other versions: affected |
CNA: palo_alto |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 / 1.3 low |
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber | CNA: palo_alto |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0325CNA: palo_alto · vendor-advisory
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