#VU105700 Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2025-0117

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105700

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0117

CWE-ID: CWE-807

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect app
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to reliance on untrusted input for a security decision, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: before 6.2.6

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0117

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.