CVE-2025-4232

GlobalProtect: Authenticated Code Injection Through Wildcard on macOS

Description

An improper neutralization of wildcards vulnerability in the log collection feature of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on macOS allows a non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on macOS 6.3.0 through 6.3.2 Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.2 on macOS6.2.0 through 6.2.8-h2Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App on Windows No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Linux No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Android No action needed.GlobalProtect App on iOS No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Chrome OS No action needed.

Workaround:

  • No workaround or mitigation is available.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
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
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4232 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4232?
CVE-2025-4232 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4232?
To fix CVE-2025-4232: Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.3 on macOS 6.3.0 through 6.3.2 Upgrade to 6.3.3 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.2 on macOS6.2.0 through 6.2.8-h2Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on macOSUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 [ETA June 2025] or 6.3.3 or later.GlobalProtect App on Windows No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Linux No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Android No action needed.GlobalProtect App on iOS No action needed.GlobalProtect App on Chrome OS No action needed.
Is CVE-2025-4232 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4232 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-2025-4232?
CVE-2025-4232 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App.
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