Incorrect Privilege Assignment in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2025-0140
Published: July 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112709
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0140
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Affected software
GlobalProtect app for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2025-0140
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.2.8, 6.2.8-h2, 6.3.3-h1