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CVE-2025-2179— GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App

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Affected
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一套网络防护软件。该软件可提供防火墙监控及威胁预防等功能。 Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于Linux设备上权限分配不当，可能导致本地非管理员用户禁用应用。

AI Predicted 5.0 Difficulty: Trivial EPSS 0.13% · P2

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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-2179

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
GlobalProtect App: Non Admin User Can Disable the GlobalProtect App
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
特权授予不正确
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一套网络防护软件。该软件可提供防火墙监控及威胁预防等功能。 Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于Linux设备上权限分配不当，可能导致本地非管理员用户禁用应用。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App 6.2.0 ~ 6.2.9 cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:globalprotect_app:6.2.8:*:*:*:*:Linux:*:*
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App - -
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App - -

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-2179 (1)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: GlobalProtect App
Same vendor: Palo Alto Networks
Same weakness: CWE-266

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