QID 378609

Date Published: 2023-06-27

QID 378609: Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS) (GlobalProtect App) Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability (GPC-16078)

The GlobalProtect app provides a simple way to extend the enterprise security policies out to mobile endpoints.

A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.

Affected Versions:
GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.2.13
GlobalProtect App 6.0 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 6.0.5
GlobalProtect App 6.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 6.1.1


QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):

This QID looks for the vulnerable version of PAN-OS



NOTE:This issue is applicable only to devices configured to use the GlobalProtect Connect Before Logon feature.

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows enables a local service account or user with token impersonation privileges to execute programs with elevated privileges..

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.9 severity.
    • Solution

    Refer to GPC-16078 for more information about patching this vulnerability.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 378609

    CVE-2023-0009 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GPC-16078 URL Logo security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0009
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