CVE-2025-0111Palo Alto NetworksFirewall and VPNFebruary 20, 2025

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS File Read Vulnerability

Medium 6.5Actively exploited

Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability. Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to read files on the PAN-OS filesystem that are readable by the “nobody” user.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Product
PAN-OS
CVE
CVE-2025-0111
Affected versions
PAN-OS 10.1: from 10.1.0 to 10.1.14-h9 (excluded) — fixed in 10.1.14-h9
PAN-OS 10.2: from 10.2.0 to 10.2.7-h24 (excluded) — fixed in 10.2.7-h24
PAN-OS 11.1: from 11.1.0 to 11.1.6-h1 (excluded) — fixed in 11.1.6-h1
PAN-OS 11.2: from 11.2.0 to 11.2.4-h4 (excluded) — fixed in 11.2.4-h4 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
6.5
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
March 13, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
February 20, 2025

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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