Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-0015
A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent that enables an authenticated local user to execute programs with elevated privileges. 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.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2022-0015
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-0015
0.17%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 34 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-0015
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-0015
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The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-0015
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0015
CVE-2022-0015 Cortex XDR Agent: An Uncontrolled Search Path Element Leads to Local Privilege Escalation (PE) VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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