CVE-2025-0111
MEDIUMCISA KEVEPSS 80th pctlDescription
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.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 80% of all known CVEs.
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS File Read Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability. Successful exploitation 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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-03-13
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-39952 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-8517 | Critical | 9.8 | 95% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-33053 | High | 8.8 | 88% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-4634 | Critical | 9.8 | 86% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-43451 | Medium | 6.5 | 84% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2018-17246 | Critical | 9.8 | 82% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-0111?
Upgrade pan-os to 10.1.14 or later.
Is CVE-2025-0111 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-0111 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-03-13. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-0111?
CVE-2025-0111 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5, rated medium. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-0111 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for pan-os (NVD). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-06-17.