Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xdr Agent
CVE-2020-2020
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent allows a local authenticated Windows user to create files in the software's internal program directory that prevents the Cortex XDR Agent from starting. The exceptional condition is persistent and prevents Cortex XDR Agent from starting when the software or machine is restarted. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR Agent 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10; Cortex XDR Agent 6.1 versions earlier than 6.1.7; Cortex XDR Agent 7.0 versions earlier than 7.0.3; Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.2.
EPSS: 0.003 (22.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xdr Agent — versions 7.0, 7.1, 5.0
- Paloaltonetworks Cortex_xdr_agent
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-2020?
- CVE-2020-2020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xdr Agent, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-12-09.
- How severe is CVE-2020-2020?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-2020 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.