How can a user exploit CVE-2023-0006?

A user can exploit CVE-2023-0006 by deleting system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0006?

CVE-2023-0006 has a severity rating of 6.3, classified as medium.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0006?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-0006 on the Palo Alto Networks website: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-0006

medium

6.3

CWE

367 362

12/4/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-0006: GlobalProtect App: Local File Deletion Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-0006?

CVE-2023-0006 is a local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.

Q: Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices are affected by CVE-2023-0006?

CVE-2023-0006 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect versions 5.2.0 to 5.2.13, 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, and 6.1.0.

First published: Wed Apr 12 2023(Updated: )

A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=5.2.0<5.2.13
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=6.0.0<6.0.4
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	=6.1.0

Remedy

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.4, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows devices.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 is a local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.
How can a user exploit CVE-2023-0006?
A user can exploit CVE-2023-0006 by deleting system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.
Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices are affected by CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect versions 5.2.0 to 5.2.13, 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, and 6.1.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 has a severity rating of 6.3, classified as medium.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0006?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-0006 on the Palo Alto Networks website: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006)

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