What is the severity of CVE-2023-0009?

CVE-2023-0009 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows are affected by CVE-2023-0009?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app versions 5.2.13, 6.0.0 to 6.0.5, and 6.1.0 on Windows are affected by CVE-2023-0009.

How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-0009?

To mitigate CVE-2023-0009, update your Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-0009

high

7.8

CWE

807

14/6/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-0009: GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-0009?

CVE-2023-0009 is a local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows.

Q: How does CVE-2023-0009 affect Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows?

CVE-2023-0009 enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges.

First published: Wed Jun 14 2023(Updated: )

A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<5.2.13
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=6.0.0<6.0.5
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	=6.1.0

Remedy

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.5, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0009?
CVE-2023-0009 is a local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows.
How does CVE-2023-0009 affect Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows?
CVE-2023-0009 enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0009?
CVE-2023-0009 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows are affected by CVE-2023-0009?
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app versions 5.2.13, 6.0.0 to 6.0.5, and 6.1.0 on Windows are affected by CVE-2023-0009.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-0009?
To mitigate CVE-2023-0009, update your Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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