Executive Risk Summary
"A 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, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, compromising the security of the system."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Application
Target Asset GlobalProtect.app
Standard Path /Applications/GlobalProtect.app
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (Palo Alto Networks). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Moderate
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2025-4232: Privilege escalation vulnerability in GlobalProtect app on macOS, requiring patch update to prevent unauthorized root access.
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