How severe is CVE-2025-4232?

CVE-2025-4232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-4232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4232?

CVE-2025-4232 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4232?

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-2025-4232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-4232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18224.

When was CVE-2025-4232 published?

CVE-2025-4232 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-4232

CVE-2025-4232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-155.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18224
Weakness: CWE-155
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2025-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of wildcards vulnerability in the log collection feature of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on macOS allows a non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4232?: An improper neutralization of wildcards vulnerability in the log collection feature of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on macOS allows a non administrative user to escalate their privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2025-4232?: CVE-2025-4232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-4232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-4232?: CVE-2025-4232 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4232?: 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-2025-4232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-4232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18224.
When was CVE-2025-4232 published?: CVE-2025-4232 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4232

Affected products (1)

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

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