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CVE-2025-0141

Summary
Assigner-palo_alto
Assigner Org ID-d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0
Published At-09 Jul, 2025 | 22:58
Updated At-31 Jul, 2025 | 16:03
Rejected At-
Credits

GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

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▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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Assigner:palo_alto
Assigner Org ID:d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0
Published At:09 Jul, 2025 | 22:58
Updated At:31 Jul, 2025 | 16:03
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Affected Products
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Palo Alto Networks
Product
GlobalProtect App
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.7:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.7:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.6:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.6:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.4:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.4:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.11:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.11:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.10:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.10:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.8:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.8:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.7:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.7:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:Windows:*:*
Platforms
  • macOS
  • Windows
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 6.3.0 before 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) (custom)
    • -> unaffectedfrom6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650)
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) (custom)
    • -> unaffectedfrom6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243)
  • 6.1.0 (custom)
  • 6.0.0 (custom)
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Palo Alto Networks
Product
GlobalProtect App
Platforms
  • Android
  • Chrome OS
  • iOS
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Unaffected
  • All (custom)
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Palo Alto Networks
Product
GlobalProtect UWP App
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Unaffected
  • All (custom)
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Palo Alto Networks
Product
GlobalProtect App
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.7:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.6:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.4:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.11:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.10:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.8:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.7:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
Platforms
  • Linux
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.8 (custom)
    • -> unaffectedfrom6.2.8
  • 6.1.0 (custom)
  • 6.0.0 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-426CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-426
Description: CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.08.4HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.4
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
CAPEC-233CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation
CAPEC ID: CAPEC-233
Description: CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation
Solutions

Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on macOS 6.3.0 through 6.3.3 Upgrade to 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows 6.3.0 through 6.3.3 Upgrade to 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.2 on macOS 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later.GlobalProtect App 6.1 on WindowsUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on WindowsUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Linux 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.8 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.8 or later.GlobalProtect App on Android, Chrome OS, iOS No action needed.GlobalProtect UWP App No action needed.

Configurations

No special configuration is required to be vulnerable to this issue.

Workarounds

No workaround or mitigation is available.

Exploits

Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this issue.

Credits
finder
Alex Bourla
finder
Graham Brereton (graham.brereton@form3.tech)
Timeline
EventDate
Initial Publication2025-07-09 16:00:00
Event: Initial Publication
Date: 2025-07-09 16:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141
Resource:
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▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Published At:09 Jul, 2025 | 23:15
Updated At:10 Jul, 2025 | 13:17

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.08.4HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.4
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
CPE Matches
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-426Secondarypsirt@paloaltonetworks.com
CWE ID: CWE-426
Type: Secondary
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
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References
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
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Hyperlink: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Resource: N/A

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