CVE-2025-0111:An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows 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.

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This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0111, affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. It enables an authenticated attacker who has network access to the management web interface to read sensitive files on the PAN-OS filesystem. The risk is heightened if access to the management interface is enabled from the internet or any untrusted network. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to restrict access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses. The vulnerability does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-0111
  • Vendor: Palo Alto Networks
  • Affected Products: PAN-OS versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.14, 10.2.0 through 10.2.13, 11.1.0 through 11.1.6, and 11.2.0 through 11.2.4.
  • Severity: High (CVSS base score: 7.1)
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Impact: High confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact.

Remediation

To remediate the vulnerability, users should upgrade to the following versions:

  • PAN-OS 10.1: Upgrade to 10.1.14-h9 or later.
  • PAN-OS 10.2: Upgrade to 10.2.13-h3 or later. For versions 10.2.7, 10.2.8, 10.2.9, and 10.2.10, upgrade to their respective latest minor versions as specified.
  • PAN-OS 11.1: Upgrade to 11.1.6-h1 or later.
  • PAN-OS 11.2: Upgrade to 11.2.4-h4 or later.

Additionally, it is recommended to secure access to the management interface by restricting it to trusted internal IP addresses. Customers with a Threat Prevention subscription can block attacks for this vulnerability by enabling Threat IDs 510000 and 510001.

References

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Armis Alert Date
Feb 12, 2025
CISA KEV Date
Feb 20, 2025
8days early

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Manufacturing: Medium
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance: Medium
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration: Medium
    Public Administration
  4. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  5. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  6. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  7. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  10. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Information: Low
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  18. Construction: Low
    Construction
  19. Mining: Low
    Mining
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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