CVE-2025-2183

CVE-2025-2183 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-295.

Key facts

Description

An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2183?
An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2025-2183?
CVE-2025-2183 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-2183 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2183?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2183 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-2183 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24616.
When was CVE-2025-2183 published?
CVE-2025-2183 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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