Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-4232
CWE-ID CWE-155
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) Improper neutralization of wildcards or matching symbols

EUVDB-ID: #VU111100

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4232

CWE-ID: CWE-155 - Improper Neutralization of Wildcards or Matching Symbols

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of wildcards in the log collection feature. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

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-2025-4232


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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