#VU72069 Security features bypass in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2023-0002
Published: February 8, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72069
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0002
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.