CVE-2023-3280 (GCVE-0-2023-3280)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-13 16:13 – Updated: 2024-09-25 17:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cortex XDR Agent: Local Windows User Can Disable the Agent
Summary
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local user to disable the agent.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-25 17:41 UTC
CWE
- CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent |
Affected:
5.0
Affected: 7.5-CE Affected: 7.9 , < 7.9.3 (custom) Affected: 7.9-CE , < 7.9.101-CE (custom) Affected: 8.0 , < 8.0.2 (custom) Unaffected: 8.1 |
guessed |
Date Public
2023-09-13 16:00
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