Vulnerability · Published May 14, 2025 · Assigned by palo_alto
CVE-2025-0135GlobalProtect App on macOS: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App
Medium 5.2
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in GlobalProtect App from Palo Alto Networks. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)5.2Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 96.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on macOS devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 6.3.0 – before 6.3.36.2.0 – before 6.2.86.1.06.0.0 |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | see references |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect UWP App | see references |
Weakness: CWE-266 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0135 vendor-advisory