CVE-2020-2032

Name: CVE-2020-2032
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-10T18:15:11.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2032 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition vulnerability Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a local limited Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This issue can be exploited only while performing a GlobalProtect app upgrade. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition vulnerability Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a local limited Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This issue can be exploited only while performing a GlobalProtect app upgrade. This issue affects: GlobalProtect app 5.0 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.0.10 on Windows; GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.4 on Windows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.10
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.4

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2032Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2032Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2032?

How severe is CVE-2020-2032?

CVE-2020-2032 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2032?

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