CVE-2025-2179

GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App

Description

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on Linux devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Linux 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.9 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App on Android, ChromeOS, iOS, macOS, Windows No action needed.

Workaround:

  • No workaround or mitigation is available.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
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-2025-2179 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2179?
CVE-2025-2179 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2179?
To fix CVE-2025-2179: Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Linux 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.9 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App on Android, ChromeOS, iOS, macOS, Windows No action needed.
Is CVE-2025-2179 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2179 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-2025-2179?
CVE-2025-2179 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App.
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