Exposed Unsafe ActiveX Method in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2025-0118
Published: March 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105701
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0118
CWE-ID: CWE-618
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to exposed unsafe activeX method. A remote attacker can run ActiveX controls within the context of an authenticated Windows user.
Affected software
GlobalProtect app for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2025-0118
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.0.11, 6.1.6, 6.2.5, 6.3.3