Vulnerability identifier: #VU72069

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0002

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to disable the agent.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local user can execute privileged cytool commands that disable or uninstall the agent.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0002

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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.