CVE-2022-0031: Cortex XSOAR: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability in Cortex XSOAR Engine

Published Nov 9, 2022
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Updated

A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR engine software running on a Linux operating system allows a local attacker with shell access to the engine to execute programs with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.5.0-2102531
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.5.0-2410815
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.5.0-2583817
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.6.0-2585049
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.6.0-2889656
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.6.0-3049220
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.6.0-3124193
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR=6.8.0-3261002
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in Cortex XSOAR engine software available in Cortex XSOAR 6.9.0 build 130766 and all later versions of Cortex XSOAR.

Event History

Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0031?

CVE-2022-0031 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR engine software running on a Linux operating system.

2

How does CVE-2022-0031 impact Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR?

CVE-2022-0031 allows a local attacker with shell access to the engine to execute programs with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the system.

3

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR are affected by CVE-2022-0031?

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR versions 6.5.0-2102531, 6.5.0-2410815, 6.5.0-2583817, 6.6.0-2585049, 6.6.0-2889656, 6.6.0-3049220, 6.6.0-3124193, and 6.8.0-3261002 are affected by CVE-2022-0031.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0031?

CVE-2022-0031 has a severity rating of 6.7 (medium).

5

Is the Linux operating system vulnerable to CVE-2022-0031?

No, the Linux operating system itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-0031.

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