Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-4227
CWE-ID CWE-319
Exploitation vector Local network
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) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU111094

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4227

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control vulnerability in the Endpoint Traffic Policy Enforcement feature. A remote attacker on the local network can inject rogue devices to intercept arbitrary packets.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: 6.0.0 - 6.3.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4227


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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