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CVE-2022-0029

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Published: Sep 14, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (3)

Paloaltonetworks
1 product
Cortex Xdr Agent
Configuration A
3 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Paloaltonetworks
Cortex Xdr Agent
From 5.0 to 5.0.12
Cortex Xdr Agent
From 7.7 to 7.7.3
Cortex Xdr Agent
From 7.5 to 7.5.101
Running on/withPlatform 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)

Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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