CVE-2023-0006

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified

CVE-2023-0006 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksGlobalprotect>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.13
PaloaltonetworksGlobalprotect>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.4
PaloaltonetworksGlobalprotect6.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0006?
A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0006?
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