Description
An incorrect privilege management vulnerability in the OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK used by the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on Windows devices allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPSWAT | MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK | 4.3.0 <4.3.4822 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-4530 Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 11, 2026