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Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect on macOS Privilege Escalation Risk

CVE-2025-4232 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A vulnerability in the GlobalProtect app on macOS allows a non-admin user to gain root access to the system. This could potentially allow an attacker to make changes to the system or install malware. Palo Alto Networks should be contacted to determine if a patch is available to fix this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
paloaltonetworks globalprotect >= 6.0.0, < 6.2.8
>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.3
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
Original advisory text
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 t...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-155Improper Neutralization of Wildcards or Matching Symbols
Timeline
Published13 Jun 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-4232 · NVD
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