CVE-2025-0111

CVE-2025-0111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-02-20). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-610.

Key facts

Description

An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to read files on the PAN-OS filesystem that are readable by the “nobody” user. You can greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practices deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 . This issue does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0111?
An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to read files on the PAN-OS filesystem that are readable by the “nobody” user. You can greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practices deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 . This issue does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.
How severe is CVE-2025-0111?
CVE-2025-0111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-0111 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-0111 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-02-20, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0111?
CVE-2025-0111 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 44 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0111?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2025-0111 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-0111 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1508. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-02-20).
When was CVE-2025-0111 published?
CVE-2025-0111 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (44)

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