Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2025-4227

 

Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2025-4227

Published: June 12, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU111094
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Affected software:
GlobalProtect app

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-4227

Install updates from vendor's website.

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