Vulnerability · Published Jun 12, 2025 · Assigned by palo_alto
CVE-2025-4232GlobalProtect: Authenticated Code Injection Through Wildcard on macOS
High 8.5
In plain English
A high-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 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)8.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An improper neutralization of wildcards vulnerability in the log collection feature of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on macOS allows a non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 6.3 – before 6.3.36.2.0 – before 6.2.8-h26.1.06.0.0 |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | see references |
Weakness: CWE-155 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4232 vendor-advisory