File and Directory Information Exposure in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-0013

 

File and Directory Information Exposure in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-0013

Published: January 12, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59544
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0013
CWE-ID: CWE-538
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local  user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due information disclosure issue when generating a support files. A local user can read arbitrary file on the system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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