CVE-2022-0012

Published: Jan 12, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.2

Source: NVD

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 (4)

Products: Paloaltonetworks: Cortex Xdr Agent

Paloaltonetworks

1 product

Cortex Xdr Agent

Configuration A

4 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	5.0 ≤ version < 5.0.12
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	6.1 ≤ version < 6.1.9
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	7.2 ≤ version < 7.2.4
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	7.3 ≤ version < 7.3.2

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (2)

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012

Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Vendor Advisory

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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