CVE-2022-0029 (GCVE-0-2022-0029)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2022-09-14 16:35
Modified
2025-06-04 15:08
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary
An improper link resolution vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local attacker to read files on the system with elevated privileges when generating a tech support file.
References
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Impacted products
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► | Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent |
Version: 7.7 < 7.7.3 Version: 7.5 CE < 7.5.101-CE Version: 5.0 < 5.0.12-hotfix update |
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