Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94359

Improper privilege management in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2024-5909

Published: July 16, 2024 / Updated: June 27, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94359

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Affected software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The 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.

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