CVE-2020-2020: palo alto networks cortex xdr agent
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-2020 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in palo alto networks cortex xdr agent. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 09-12-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.31% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Palo alto networks1 product
- cortex xdr agent≥ 7.0, < 7.0.3 | ≥ 7.1, < 7.1.2 | ≥ 5.0, < 5.0.10 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1.7
Paloaltonetworks1 product
- cortex_xdr_agent≥ 5.0, < 5.0.10 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1.7 | ≥ 7.0, < 7.0.3 | ≥ 7.1, < 7.1.2
2 vendors · 2 products