Palo Alto VPN bug graduates from advisory to active exploitation

Palo Alto Networks disclosed a critical security flaw, CVE-2026-0257, in PAN-OS GlobalProtect that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized VPN access. Researchers at Rapid7 confirmed active exploitation since May 17, prompting Palo Alto to elevate the severity rating and CISA to add it to its exploited vulnerabilities catalog with a June 1 patch deadline.