CVE-2025-2183 Details
Description
An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app, specifically in versions 6.0.0, 6.1.0, 6.2.0 prior to 6.2.8-h3, 6.3.0 prior to 6.3.3-h2 on Windows, and 6.3.0 prior to 6.3.3 on Linux. This vulnerability arises from insufficient certificate validation, which allows attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. As a result, a local non-administrative user or an attacker on the same subnet could install malicious root certificates on the endpoint. This would enable the installation of malicious software signed by the fraudulent root certificates.
Users can upgrade to GlobalProtect App 6.3.3-h2 or 6.2.8-h3 on Windows, or GlobalProtect App 6.3.3 or 6.2.8 on Linux. After upgrading, ensure that the portal/gateway certificate can be validated using the operating system's certificate store, remove any certificates associated with portal/gateway validation from the 'Trusted Root CA' list on the Portal, and enable the portal setting 'Enable Strict Certificate Check'.
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Assessed Aug 13, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 16, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2183 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-295 | Improper Certificate Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App | >= 6.3.0, < 6.3.3-h2 (6.3.3-c676) >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.8-h3 (6.2.8-c263) >= 6.1 >= 6.0 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 13, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |