CVE-2022-0020: Cortex XSOAR: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Web Interface

Published Feb 10, 2022
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR web interface enables an authenticated network-based attacker to store a persistent javascript payload that will perform arbitrary actions in the Cortex XSOAR web interface on behalf of authenticated administrators who encounter the payload during normal operations. This issue impacts: All builds of Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0; Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 builds earlier than build 1958888.

Affected Software

13 affected components
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1016923
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1031903
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1077664
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1209934
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-1271079
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.1.0-848144
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0-1271082
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0-1321594
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0-1473927
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0-1578666
paloaltonetworks Cortex Xsoar=6.2.0-1822745

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 build 1958888 and all later Cortex XSOAR versions.

Event History

Feb 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0020?

CVE-2022-0020 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR web interface.

2

How does CVE-2022-0020 affect Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR?

CVE-2022-0020 allows an authenticated network-based attacker to store a persistent javascript payload in the Cortex XSOAR web interface and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of authenticated administrators.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0020?

The severity of CVE-2022-0020 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

Which versions of Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR are affected by CVE-2022-0020?

Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR versions 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and potentially others are affected by CVE-2022-0020.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-0020 in Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR?

To fix CVE-2022-0020, a patch or update from Palo Alto Networks should be installed to address the vulnerability.

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