How severe is CVE-2025-0139?

CVE-2025-0139 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-0139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0139?

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

Does CVE-2025-0139 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0139 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20881.

When was CVE-2025-0139 published?

CVE-2025-0139 was published on 2025-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0139

CVE-2025-0139 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20881
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2025-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Autonomous Digital Experience Manager allows a locally authenticated low privileged user on macOS endpoints to escalate their privileges to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0139?: An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Autonomous Digital Experience Manager allows a locally authenticated low privileged user on macOS endpoints to escalate their privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2025-0139?: CVE-2025-0139 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-0139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-0139 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0139 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20881.
When was CVE-2025-0139 published?: CVE-2025-0139 was published on 2025-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0139

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