CVE-2025-2179
GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App
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.
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect | VPN & Remote Access | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (3)
- Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect App
- Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect App — vendor states not affected
- Palo Alto Networks · GlobalProtect UWP App — vendor states not affected
Credit
Alex Bourla
Vendor remediation
Version Minor Version Suggested Solution GlobalProtect App 6.2 on Linux 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 Upgrade to 6.2.9 or later. GlobalProtect App 6.1 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App 6.0 on LinuxUpgrade to 6.2.9 or later.GlobalProtect App on Android, ChromeOS, iOS, macOS, Windows No action needed.