Local Privilege Escalation: GlobalProtect App Linux Can Disable App
CVE-2025-2179 Published on July 29, 2025
GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App
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.
Timeline
Initial Publication
Weakness Type
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-2179
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Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App:- Version 6.2.0 and below 6.2.9 is affected.
- Version 6.1.0 is affected.
- Version 6.0.0 is affected.
- Version All is unaffected.
- Version All is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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