CVE-2025-0111
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn 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.
Published Feb 12, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-0111 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.1 v4) affecting PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks), Cloud NGFW, Prisma Access.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 18, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 2.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.1.14-h9, PAN-OS 10.2.7-h24.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
7.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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:C/RE:M/U:Red
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.0%
Higher than 80.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 20, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
94 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PAN-OSPaloaltonetworks | 10.1.14, 10.1.14-h2, 10.1.14-h4, 10.1.14-h6, 10.1.14-h8, 10.2.10-h10, 10.2.10-h11, 10.2.10-h12 | 10.1.14 |
| Cloud NGFW | See advisory | n/a |
| Prisma Access | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
PAN-OS
10.1.14, 10.1.14-h9, 10.2.7-h24, 11.1.6-h1, 11.2.4-h4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 12, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 18, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 20, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 20, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 20, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
- CWE-610 Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks) versions 10.1.14, 10.1.14-h2, 10.1.14-h4, 10.1.14-h6, 10.1.14-h8, 10.2.10-h10, 10.2.10-h11, 10.2.10-h12; Cloud NGFW; Prisma Access. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 18, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Feb 20, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 13, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.1.14-h9, PAN-OS 10.2.7-h24.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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