CVE-2025-0120: GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability (Severity: MEDIUM)
First published: Wed Apr 09 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability with a privilege management mechanism in 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. However, execution requires that the local user can also successfully exploit a race condition, which makes this vulnerability difficult to exploit.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | <6.3.3=6.3.0<6.2.8=6.2.0=6.1.0=6.0.0 | 6.3.3 6.2.8 6.2.7-h3 |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | * | |
| All of | ||
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | ||
| macOS | * | |
| All of | ||
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | ||
| Linux | * | |
| All of | ||
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | ||
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | * | |
| All of | ||
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | ||
| Android | * | |
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect |
Remedy
No workaround or mitigation is available.
Remedy
VERSION SUGGESTED SOLUTION GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.7-h3 or 6.2.8 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App on macOS No action needed GlobalProtect App on Linux No action needed GlobalProtect App on iOS No action needed GlobalProtect App on Android No action needed GlobalProtect UWP App No action needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0120?
CVE-2025-0120 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0120?
To fix CVE-2025-0120, upgrade the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app to its latest version past the vulnerable versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0120?
CVE-2025-0120 affects users of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.
What can an attacker achieve using CVE-2025-0120?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-0120 can escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, allowing them complete control over the system.
Is CVE-2025-0120 present in non-Windows operating systems?
CVE-2025-0120 specifically affects the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices and does not affect macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
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