Vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent Affects Windows Devices by Palo Alto Networks
CVE-2025-0112

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Cortex Xdr Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2025-0112?

A flaw in the detection mechanism of the Cortex XDR agent on Windows systems allows users without administrative rights to disable the agent. This vulnerability potentially opens the door for malware to disable the security agent, subsequently facilitating malicious activities on the affected systems. The issue underscores the importance of robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard against exploitation by harmful software.

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Affected Version(s)

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.3-CE < 8.3.101-CE

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.4.0

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.5.0 < 8.5.1

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0112
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

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    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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