How severe is CVE-2025-2179?

CVE-2025-2179 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-2179 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-2025-2179?

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

Does CVE-2025-2179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23021.

When was CVE-2025-2179 published?

CVE-2025-2179 was published on 2025-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2179

CVE-2025-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23021
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2025-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2179?: An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on Linux devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so. The GlobalProtect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2025-2179?: CVE-2025-2179 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2179 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-2025-2179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23021.
When was CVE-2025-2179 published?: CVE-2025-2179 was published on 2025-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2179

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