A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect App | — | Update Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App to the latest version | May 21, 2025 | Oct 9, 2024 |
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