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CVE-2022-0012

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.1 Published: 2022-01-12 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables a local user to delete arbitrary system files and impact the system integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4; Cortex XDR agent 7.3 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2.

Affected Platforms

Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr AgentMicrosoft Windows

Weakness Type

CWE-59, CWE-59

References