CVE-2023-0004

Name: CVE-2023-0004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-12T17:15:07.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0004 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to delete files from the local file system with elevated privileges. These files can include logs and system components that impact the integrity and availability of PAN-OS software.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to delete files from the local file system with elevated privileges. These files can include logs and system components that impact the integrity and availability of PAN-OS software.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-703

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.24
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.15
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.11
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.6
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Fedoraproject	Fedora	39

References

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3N4NJ7FR4X4FPZUGNTQAPSTVB2HB2Y4A/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/E72T67UPDRXHIDLO3OROR25YAMN4GGW5/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNA62Q767CFAFHBCDKYNPBMZWB7TWYVU/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HT7T2R4MQKLIF4ODV4BDLPARWFPCJ5CZ/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LKYHSZQFDNR7RSA7LHVLLIAQMVYCUGBG/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6QXN4ORIVF6XBW4WWFE7VNPVC74S45Y/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0004Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3N4NJ7FR4X4FPZUGNTQAPSTVB2HB2Y4A/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/E72T67UPDRXHIDLO3OROR25YAMN4GGW5/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNA62Q767CFAFHBCDKYNPBMZWB7TWYVU/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HT7T2R4MQKLIF4ODV4BDLPARWFPCJ5CZ/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LKYHSZQFDNR7RSA7LHVLLIAQMVYCUGBG/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6QXN4ORIVF6XBW4WWFE7VNPVC74S45Y/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0004Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0004?

How severe is CVE-2023-0004?

CVE-2023-0004 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0004?

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