Improper neutralization of wildcards or matching symbols in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2025-4232

 

Improper neutralization of wildcards or matching symbols in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2025-4232

Published: June 12, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU111100
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4232
CWE-ID: CWE-155
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

GlobalProtect app for Windows

How to mitigate CVE-2025-4232

Install updates from vendor's website.

GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.2.8-h2, 6.3.3

External References

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