CVE-2025-0140: GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App

Published Jul 9, 2025
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Updated

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on macOS devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.

The GlobalProtect app on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App<6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650), =6.3.0, <6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243), =6.2.0, =6.1.0, <6.0.12, =6.0.0
6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650)6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243)6.0.12
Apple macOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Google Android*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple iOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Linux Linux*
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App

Remediation

Mitigation

No workaround or mitigation is available.

Information

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 6.2 on macOS 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOS Upgrade 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 macOS Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. GlobalProtect App on Android, iOS, Linux, Windows    No action needed. GlobalProtect UWP App No action needed.

Event History

Jul 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 28, 2025
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·09:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0140?

CVE-2025-0140 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on the security of the GlobalProtect App on macOS and Linux.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0140?

To remediate CVE-2025-0140, upgrade to the latest version of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0140?

CVE-2025-0140 affects locally authenticated non-administrative users on macOS and Linux devices using specific versions of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App.

4

What are the affected versions in CVE-2025-0140?

Versions 6.3.3-h1, 6.2.8-h2, 6.3.0, 6.2.0, 6.1.0, and 6.0.0 of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App are affected by CVE-2025-0140.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0140?

CVE-2025-0140 is an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability that allows unauthorized actions by non-administrative users.

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