CVE-2025-0118

GlobalProtect App: Execution of Unsafe ActiveX Control Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a remote attacker to run ActiveX controls within the context of an authenticated Windows user. This enables the attacker to run commands as if they are a legitimate authenticated user. However, to exploit this vulnerability, the authenticated user must navigate to a malicious page during the GlobalProtect SAML login process on a Windows device. This issue does not apply to the GlobalProtect app on other (non-Windows) platforms.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The issue is addressed by hardening the browser embedded in GlobalProtect app to disallow ActiveX plugins. This security enhancement is implemented in patched versions of the GlobalProtect app, so upgrading resolves the issue.  Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.5 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on WindowsUpgrade to 6.1.6 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows Upgrade to 6.0.11 or later GlobalProtect App on macOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on LinuxNo action neededGlobalProtect App on iOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on AndroidNo action neededGlobalProtect UWP AppNo action needed

Workaround:

  • You can mitigate this issue by using a different form of authentication for the GlobalProtect portal such as Client Certificate Authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, or Kerberos. You can find information about configuring authentication for the GlobalProtect portal in this documentation https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/11-1/pan-os-web-interface-help/globalprotect/network-globalprotect-portals/globalprotect-portals-authentication-configuration-tab .

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
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

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0118 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0118?
CVE-2025-0118 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0118?
To fix CVE-2025-0118: The issue is addressed by hardening the browser embedded in GlobalProtect app to disallow ActiveX plugins. This security enhancement is implemented in patched versions of the GlobalProtect app, so upgrading resolves the issue.  Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on Windows Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Windows Upgrade to 6.2.5 or later GlobalProtect App 6.1 on WindowsUpgrade to 6.1.6 or later GlobalProtect App 6.0 on Windows Upgrade to 6.0.11 or later GlobalProtect App on macOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on LinuxNo action neededGlobalProtect App on iOSNo action neededGlobalProtect App on AndroidNo action neededGlobalProtect UWP AppNo action needed
Is CVE-2025-0118 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0118 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-2025-0118?
CVE-2025-0118 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App.
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