How severe is CVE-2025-0141?

CVE-2025-0141 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-0141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0141?

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-2025-0141 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0141 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20879.

When was CVE-2025-0141 published?

CVE-2025-0141 was published on 2025-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0141

CVE-2025-0141 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20879
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2025-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0141?: An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. The GlobalProtect app on iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2025-0141?: CVE-2025-0141 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-0141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0141?: 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-2025-0141 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0141 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20879.
When was CVE-2025-0141 published?: CVE-2025-0141 was published on 2025-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0141

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