PALO ALTO Security Advisory
Published Date: May 13, 2026
CVE: CVE-2026-0250
Advisory Summary
🔔 Medium Severity Alert: CVE-2026-0250 Buffer Overflow in GlobalProtect App
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a medium-severity buffer overflow vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-0250 affecting its GlobalProtect VPN application. This flaw occurs specifically during the connection process to the GlobalProtect Portal or Gateway. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, potentially impacting secure remote access operations critical to enterprise environments.
Security teams should prioritize applying the vendor’s recommended patches or updates to mitigate this risk promptly. Organizations relying on GlobalProtect for their VPN infrastructure are strongly advised to review their current software version and upgrade as soon as possible to maintain secure access and protect sensitive data flows.
With the increasing sophistication of attacks targeting VPN solutions, this vulnerability highlights the continuous need for vigilance in patch management and network security hygiene.
Reference: Vendor Advisory