Which versions of Paloalto are affected by CVE-2025-2183?

Organizations using An insufficient certificate validation should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-2183 rated CVSS 5.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-2183?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Paloalto CVE-2025-2183

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2183?

CVE-2025-2183 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:X/U:Amber. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

MEDIUM

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)

2025-08-13 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Paloalto Information Disclosure

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:X/U:Amber

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:X/U:Amber

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.

AnalysisAI

An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295. An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.