VDB
CVE-2023-0006
CVE-2023-0006
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM
GlobalProtect App: Local File Deletion Vulnerability
Reported by palo_alto · Published April 12, 2023
A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| globalprotect | paloaltonetworks | 6.0.4, 5.2.13 |
| GlobalProtect app | Palo Alto Networks | 6.1.1, 6.0.4, 5.2.13 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
6.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect app | 6.0, 6.1, 5.2 |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect app | 6.0, 6.1, 5.2 |
Timeline
- Apr 12, 2023 CVE Published
- Apr 12, 2023 PoC Published
- Apr 13, 2023 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Feb 7, 2025 CVE Updated
- May 22, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory
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