CVE-2025-0135

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

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • 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

Workaround:

  • No workaround or mitigation is available.

Category

5.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0135 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0135?
CVE-2025-0135 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0135?
To fix CVE-2025-0135: 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
Is CVE-2025-0135 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0135 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-2025-0135?
CVE-2025-0135 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App.
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