CVE-2019-17436

Name: CVE-2019-17436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T19:15:16.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	<= 5.0.4
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	<= 4.1.12

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17436?

How severe is CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17436?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST