CVE-2025-0117

GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

Description

A reliance on untrusted input for a security decision in the GlobalProtect app on Windows devices potentially enables a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. GlobalProtect App on macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP App are not affected.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App on LinuxNo action neededGlobalProtect App on iOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on AndroidNo action neededGlobalProtect UWP AppNo action needed Solution for new and existing GlobalProtect app installation on Windows You can use your endpoint mobile device management (MDM) tools to apply the following changes: * Install a fixed version of the GlobalProtect app. * Update the following registry key with the specified value (uses the REG_SZ type): [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Palo Alto Networks\GlobalProtect\Settings] "check-communication"="yes" * Restart the operating system to apply this registry change. Alternate solution for new GlobalProtect app installation on Windows Install the GlobalProtect app with the pre-deployment key CHECKCOMM set to "yes": msiexec.exe /i GlobalProtect64.msi CHECKCOMM="yes"Note: This command adds the registry value from the previous solution instructions—no additional MSI options are needed.

Workaround:

  • No workaround or mitigation is available.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0117?
CVE-2025-0117 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0117?
To fix CVE-2025-0117: Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.6 or later or upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App on LinuxNo action neededGlobalProtect App on iOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on AndroidNo action neededGlobalProtect UWP AppNo action needed Solution for new and existing GlobalProtect app installation on Windows You can use your endpoint mobile device management (MDM) tools to apply the following changes: * Install a fixed version of the GlobalProtect app. * Update the following registry key with the specified value (uses the REG_SZ type): [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Palo Alto Networks\GlobalProtect\Settings] "check-communication"="yes" * Restart the operating system to apply this registry change. Alternate solution for new GlobalProtect app installation on Windows Install the GlobalProtect app with the pre-deployment key CHECKCOMM set to "yes": msiexec.exe /i GlobalProtect64.msi CHECKCOMM="yes"Note: This command adds the registry value from the previous solution instructions—no additional MSI options are needed.
Is CVE-2025-0117 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0117 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0117?
CVE-2025-0117 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App.
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