Multiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-5909 CVE-2024-5905 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-269 CWE-346 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper privilege management
EUVDB-ID: #VU94359
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5909
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can disable the agent.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCortex XDR Agent for Windows: before
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5909
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Origin validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU94362
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5905
CWE-ID:
CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing origin validation within the protection mechanism. A local user can disrupt some functionality of the agent.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCortex XDR Agent for Windows: before
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5905
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
