How severe is CVE-2025-0135?

CVE-2025-0135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-0135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0135?

CVE-2025-0135 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0135?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-0135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14906.

When was CVE-2025-0135 published?

CVE-2025-0135 was published on 2025-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0135

CVE-2025-0135 is a low-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v4: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14906
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2025-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on macOS devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0135?: An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on macOS devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2025-0135?: CVE-2025-0135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-0135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0135?: CVE-2025-0135 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-0135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14906.
When was CVE-2025-0135 published?: CVE-2025-0135 was published on 2025-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0135

Affected products (1)

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

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