#VU105701 Exposed Unsafe ActiveX Method in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2025-0118

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105701

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0118

CWE-ID: CWE-618

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to exposed unsafe activeX method. A remote attacker can run ActiveX controls within the context of an authenticated Windows user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: before 6.0.11

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0118

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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