CVE-2020-2020

MEDIUM

Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent - Improper Exception Handling

Title source: rule

Description

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent allows a local authenticated Windows user to create files in the software's internal program directory that prevents the Cortex XDR Agent from starting. The exceptional condition is persistent and prevents Cortex XDR Agent from starting when the software or machine is restarted. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR Agent 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10; Cortex XDR Agent 6.1 versions earlier than 6.1.7; Cortex XDR Agent 7.0 versions earlier than 7.0.3; Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.2.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 18.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-755
Status published

Affected Products (1)

paloaltonetworks/cortex_xdr_agent < 5.0.10

Timeline

Published Dec 09, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026