CVE-2023-3280
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local user to disable the agent. . EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local user to disable the agent.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 5.0, <= 5.0.12.22203 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 7.9.0, < 7.9.3 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 7.9.0, < 7.9.101 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.2 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | 7.5.102 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-3280Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-3280Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3280?
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local user to disable the agent.
How severe is CVE-2023-3280?
CVE-2023-3280 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3280?
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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