Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU125524

#VU125524 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2026-0232

Published: April 9, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU125524

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0232

CWE-ID: CWE-15

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows

Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within a protection mechanism. A local administrator can disable the agent on Windows.

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