How severe is CVE-2025-0117?

CVE-2025-0117 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-0117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0117?

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.

Does CVE-2025-0117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7351.

When was CVE-2025-0117 published?

CVE-2025-0117 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0117

CVE-2025-0117 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-807.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7351
Weakness: CWE-807
Published: 2025-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reliance on untrusted input for a security decision in the GlobalProtect app on Windows devices potentially enables a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. GlobalProtect App on macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP App are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0117?: A reliance on untrusted input for a security decision in the GlobalProtect app on Windows devices potentially enables a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. GlobalProtect App on macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP App are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2025-0117?: CVE-2025-0117 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-0117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0117?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-0117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7351.
When was CVE-2025-0117 published?: CVE-2025-0117 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0117

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