CVE-2019-17435

Name: CVE-2019-17435
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T19:15:16.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17435 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 5.0.3 and earlier, and GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 4.1.12 and earlier, in which the auto-update feature can allow for modification of a GlobalProtect Agent MSI installer package on disk before installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 5.0.3 and earlier, and GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 4.1.12 and earlier, in which the auto-update feature can allow for modification of a GlobalProtect Agent MSI installer package on disk before installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	<= 5.0.3
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	<= 4.1.12

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17435?

How severe is CVE-2019-17435?

CVE-2019-17435 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17435?

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Source: NVD / NIST