CVE-2025-2179
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect App
PublishedJul 29, 2025
First seenJul 29, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-266CWE-266
How to fix
Update
- palo_alto_networks globalprotect_app6.2.9 or later
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| palo_alto_networks globalprotect_app | 6.2.0 ≤ v < 6.2.9, 6.1.0, 6.0.0 | 6.2.9 |
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