Vulnerability identifier: #VU69191

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0031

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XSOAR
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity in Cortex XSOAR Engine. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XSOAR: 6.9.0 3387847, 6.8.0 3261002, 6.6.0 2585049 - 6.6.0 3124193, 6.5.0 2102531 - 6.5.0 2583817

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0031

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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.