Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-0012
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2022-0012
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-0012
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-0012
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
|
LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
1.8
|
4.2
|
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-0012
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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.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-0012
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012
CVE-2022-0012 Cortex XDR Agent: Local Arbitrary File Deletion VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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