CVE-2025-0140 Details
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 even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
A privilege assignment vulnerability has been identified in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App for macOS and Linux. This vulnerability allows a locally authenticated non-administrative user to disable the GlobalProtect app, contrary to the app's configuration settings. The issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, or the GlobalProtect UWP app.
Users can upgrade to GlobalProtect App version 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later on macOS, and version 6.2.8 or later on Linux. For users on GlobalProtect App 6.1 or 6.0 on macOS or Linux, the upgrade to version 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) is recommended. GlobalProtect App users on Android, iOS, Windows, or the GlobalProtect UWP app do not need to take any action.
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Assessed Jul 9, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 10, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0140 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-266 | Incorrect Privilege Assignment | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App | >= 6.3.0, < 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) ~6.1 ~6.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 9, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |