CVE-2025-0118
CVE-2025-0118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-618.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- CVSS v4: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7352
- Weakness: CWE-618
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a remote attacker to run ActiveX controls within the context of an authenticated Windows user. This enables the attacker to run commands as if they are a legitimate authenticated user. However, to exploit this vulnerability, the authenticated user must navigate to a malicious page during the GlobalProtect SAML login process on a Windows device. This issue does not apply to the GlobalProtect app on other (non-Windows) platforms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-0118?
- A vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a remote attacker to run ActiveX controls within the context of an authenticated Windows user. This enables the attacker to run commands as if they are a legitimate authenticated user. However, to exploit this vulnerability, the authenticated user must navigate to a malicious page during the GlobalProtect SAML login process on a Windows device. This issue does not apply to the GlobalProtect app on other (non-Windows) platforms.
- How severe is CVE-2025-0118?
- CVE-2025-0118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-0118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-0118?
- CVE-2025-0118 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-0118?
- 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-2025-0118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-0118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7352.
- When was CVE-2025-0118 published?
- CVE-2025-0118 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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