#VU111099 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Cortex XDR Broker VM - CVE-2025-4228
Published: June 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111099
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4228
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Broker VM
Cortex XDR Broker VM
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment. A local administrator can execute arbitrary files available within the Broker VM and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.