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CVE-2025-0111

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS File Read

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 2.00%
  1. Published12 Feb 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV20 Feb 2025
  3. Remediation due13 Mar 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 20 Feb 2025Federal remediation due: 13 Mar 2025

Description

An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software 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. You can greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practices deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 . This issue does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.0 < 10.1.14 · ≥ 10.2.0 < 10.2.7 · ≥ 10.2.10 < 10.2.12 · ≥ 11.0.0 < 11.1.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.14

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-0111 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-0111 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 Feb 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-0111?

CVE-2025-0111 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-0111?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0111?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.1.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.