CVE-2024-5912

Name: CVE-2024-5912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-10T19:15:11.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5912 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper file signature check in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent may allow an attacker to bypass the Cortex XDR agent's executable blocking capabilities and run untrusted executables on the device. This issue can be leveraged to execute untrusted software without being detected or blocked.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper file signature check in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent may allow an attacker to bypass the Cortex XDR agent's executable blocking capabilities and run untrusted executables on the device. This issue can be leveraged to execute untrusted software without being detected or blocked.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0

6.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5912?

How severe is CVE-2024-5912?

CVE-2024-5912 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5912?

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Source: NVD / NIST