CVE-2025-0120: GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Apr 9, 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

14 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App<6.3.3, =6.3.0, <6.2.8, =6.2.0, =6.1.0, <6.0.12, =6.0.0
6.3.36.2.86.2.7-10776.0.12
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple macOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Linux Linux*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple iOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Google Android*
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=6.0.0<6.0.12
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=6.1.0<6.2.7-1077
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=6.3.0<6.3.3

Remediation

Mitigation

No workaround or mitigation is available.

Information

VERSION SUGGESTED SOLUTION GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.7-1077 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

Event History

Apr 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Apr 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·06:40 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0120?

CVE-2025-0120 affects users of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.

4

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.

5

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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