CVE-2020-2049
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on the Windows platform that allows an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This requires the user to have the privilege to create files in the Windows root directory. This issue impacts: All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 with content update 149 and earlier versions; All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.2 with content update 149 and earlier versions.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 7.1.* with content update 150 | unaffected |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 7.1.* without content update 150 | affected |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 7.2.* with content update 150 | unaffected |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 7.2.* without content update 150 | affected |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 6.1.* with latest content | unaffected |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent | 7.0.* with latest content | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-427: CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Workarounds
This issue is mitigated by preventing local authenticated Windows users from creating files in the Windows root directory such as C:.
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
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