CVE-2023-3282: Cortex XSOAR: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability in Cortex XSOAR Engine

Published Nov 8, 2023
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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 enables a local attacker to execute programs with elevated privileges if the attacker has shell access to the engine.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR<6.10.0
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in deployed Cortex XSOAR engines when an updated engine installer is created and used to upgrade the engine from Cortex XSOAR 6.10 build B250144 and all later builds of Cortex XSOAR.

Event History

Nov 8, 2023
CVE Published
05:22 PM
Data Sourced
05:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3282?

CVE-2023-3282 is a local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR engine software running on a Linux operating system.

2

How does CVE-2023-3282 affect Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR?

CVE-2023-3282 allows a local attacker with shell access to the Cortex XSOAR engine to execute programs with elevated privileges.

3

What is the severity rating for CVE-2023-3282?

CVE-2023-3282 has a severity rating of 6.4, which is considered medium.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-3282?

To mitigate CVE-2023-3282, it is recommended to update the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR engine software to version 6.10.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3282?

For more information about CVE-2023-3282, you can visit the Palo Alto Networks security advisory at https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-3282.

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