CVE-2025-0111
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS File Read Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 20 February 2025. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 13 March 2025.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 2%, which is higher than 80.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2025-0111 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2025-0111.
What does CVE-2025-0111 affect?
CVE-2025-0111 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. 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 severe is CVE-2025-0111?
CVE-2025-0111 is rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2%, higher than 80.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 13 March 2025.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2025-0111?
Apply the vendor patch for Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.