Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
CVE-2025-0141

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Globalprotect App
Globalprotect UWP App
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2025-0141?

A privilege escalation issue has been identified in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, allowing a locally authenticated non-administrative user to gain root access on macOS and Linux systems, or NT AUTHORITY SYSTEM on Windows. This vulnerability does not impact the GlobalProtect app functioning on iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. Prompt updates and remediation actions are recommended to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.2.0 < 6.2.8

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.1.0

GlobalProtect App Linux 6.0.0

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Bourla
Graham Brereton ([email protected])
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CVE-2025-0141 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App