How severe is CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-17436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17436?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-17436 published?

CVE-2019-17436 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17436

CVE-2019-17436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 6.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2019-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17436?: A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.
How severe is CVE-2019-17436?: CVE-2019-17436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-17436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17436?: CVE-2019-17436 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-17436 published?: CVE-2019-17436 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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