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	From 5.0 to 5.0.12
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	From 6.1 to 6.1.9
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	From 7.2 to 7.2.4
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent	From 7.3 to 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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