CVE-2022-0015
High
Description
A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent that enables an authenticated local user to execute programs with elevated privileges. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent
PublishedJan 12, 2022
First seenJan 12, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- paloaltonetworks cortex_xdr_agent5.0.12, 6.1.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks cortex_xdr_agent | 5.0 ≤ v < 5.0.12, 6.1 ≤ v < 6.1.9 | 5.0.12, 6.1.9 |
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