#VU107394 Execution with unnecessary privileges in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2025-0120
Published: April 11, 2025 / Updated: April 16, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU107394
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect app
GlobalProtect app
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.