CVE-2025-0141: GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2025
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Updated

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 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<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
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Google Android*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple iOS*
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App<6.2.8, =6.2.0, =6.1.0, =6.0.0
6.2.8
Linux Linux*

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 6.3 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 macOS Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on Windows 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 6.0 on Windows Upgrade 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 Linux Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Linux Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later. GlobalProtect App on Android, Chrome OS, iOS   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 18, 2025
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0141?

CVE-2025-0141 has been assessed as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow a non-administrative user to escalate privileges to root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0141?

To remediate CVE-2025-0141, upgrade the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App to versions 6.3.3-h1 or 6.2.8-h2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0141?

CVE-2025-0141 affects users of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App on macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2025-0141?

CVE-2025-0141 affects the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App versions up to 6.3.3-h1 and 6.2.8-h2.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-0141?

Currently, the best approach for CVE-2025-0141 is to update to the recommended version, as no alternative workarounds exist.

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