CVE-2022-0029

Name: CVE-2022-0029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-14T17:15:10.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper link resolution vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local attacker to read files on the system with elevated privileges when generating a tech support file.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper link resolution vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local attacker to read files on the system with elevated privileges when generating a tech support file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Cortex Xdr Agent	>= 5.0, < 5.0.12
Paloaltonetworks	Cortex Xdr Agent	>= 7.5, < 7.5.101
Paloaltonetworks	Cortex Xdr Agent	>= 7.7, < 7.7.3

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0029Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0029Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0029?

How severe is CVE-2022-0029?

CVE-2022-0029 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0029?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST