CVE-2023-0006 (GCVE-0-2023-0006)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-12 16:41 – Updated: 2025-02-07 15:49
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
GlobalProtect App: Local File Deletion Vulnerability
Summary
A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-07 15:49 UTC
CWE
- CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect app |
Affected:
6.0 , < 6.0.4
(custom)
Affected: 6.1 , < 6.1.1 (custom) Affected: 5.2 , < 5.2.13 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2023-04-12 16:00
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