CVE-2020-2033

GlobalProtect App: Missing certificate validation vulnerability can disclose pre-logon authentication cookie

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: June 10, 2020 at 05:29 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:11 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorGlobalProtect

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.9%

Description

When the pre-logon feature is enabled, a missing certification validation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app can disclose the pre-logon authentication cookie to a man-in-the-middle attacker on the same local area network segment with the ability to manipulate ARP or to conduct ARP spoofing attacks. This allows the attacker to access the GlobalProtect Server as allowed by configured Security rules for the 'pre-login' user. This access may be limited compared to the network access of regular users. This issue affects: GlobalProtect app 5.0 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.0.10 when the prelogon feature is enabled; GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.4 when the prelogon feature is enabled.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

5.0 ≤ v < 5.0.105.0.0 ≤ v < 5.0.105.1 ≤ v < 5.1.45.1.0 ≤ v < 5.1.45.05.1
Affected range stops below 5.0.10, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 5.1.4, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

CVSS

5.3MEDIUMpalo_alto
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-290CWE-295

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