Privilege escalation in Palo Alto GlobalProtect app on Windows



| Updated: 2025-04-16
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-0120
CWE-ID CWE-250
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 GlobalProtect app
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Execution with unnecessary privileges

EUVDB-ID: #VU107394

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0120

CWE-ID: CWE-250 - Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in privilege management mechanism. A local user can exploit a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: 6.2.0 - 6.3.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0120


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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