CVE-2023-0006: GlobalProtect App: Local File Deletion Vulnerability
Modified
Published 12-04-2023Last modified 07-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-0006 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) vulnerability in palo alto networks globalprotect app. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.11%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-04-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.11% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Palo alto networks1 product
- globalprotect app≥ 6.0, < 6.0.4 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1.1 | ≥ 5.2, < 5.2.13
Paloaltonetworks1 product
- globalprotectEOL≥ 5.2.0, < 5.2.13 | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.0.4 | 6.1.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006Vendor Advisory