CVE-2022-0015: palo alto networks cortex xdr agent Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-0015 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in palo alto networks cortex xdr agent. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 12-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% 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≥ 5.0, < 5.0.12 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1.9
Paloaltonetworks1 product
- cortex_xdr_agent≥ 5.0, < 5.0.12 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1.9
2 vendors · 2 products