CyberCVE

CVE-2025-0135

GlobalProtect App on macOS: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App

Severity
Medium 5.2
CVSS 4.0
Exploited
Not listed
EPSS
0.001
2.3th percentile
Discovered by
Third party
Published by the vendor
Published
May 14, 2025
Assigned by palo_alto

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.

Weakness: CWE-266

Affected products

Vendor Product Category Matched by
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN & Remote Access cna-assigner
Vendor-reported affected versions (3)
  • Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect App
  • Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect App
  • Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect UWP App

Credit

Alex Bourla (alex.bourla@form3.tech)

Vendor remediation

Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on macOS Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on macOS Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOS Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later or 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on macOS Upgrade to 6.2.8 or later or 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App on LinuxNot ApplicableGlobalProtect App on WindowsNot ApplicableGlobalProtect App on iOSNot ApplicableGlobalProtect App on AndroidNot ApplicableGlobalProtect UWP AppNot Applicable

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