CVE-2023-3280: palo alto networks cortex xdr agent
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 13-09-2023Last modified 25-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-3280 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in palo alto networks cortex xdr agent. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local user to disable the agent.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
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 agent5.0 | 7.5-CE | ≥ 7.9, < 7.9.3 | ≥ 7.9-CE, < 7.9.101-CE | ≥ 8.0, < 8.0.2
Paloaltonetworks1 product
- cortex_xdr_agent≥ 5.0, ≤ 5.0.12.22203 | ≥ 7.9.0, < 7.9.3 | ≥ 7.9.0, < 7.9.101 | ≥ 8.0.0, < 8.0.2 | 7.5.102
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-3280Vendor Advisory