CVE-2026-0231: Cortex XDR Broker VM: Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability (Severity: MEDIUM)
Published Mar 11, 2026
·Updated
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM allows an authenticated user to obtain and modify sensitive information by triggering live terminal session via Cortex UI and modifying any configuration setting.
The attacker must have network access to the Broker VM to exploit this issue.
Affected Software
1 affected componentFixes available
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM<30.0.49, =30.0.0
30.0.49
Remediation
Mitigation
No known workarounds exist for this issue.
Information
This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR Broker VM 30.0.49, and all later Cortex XDR Broker VM versions.
* If automatic upgrades are enabled for Broker VM, then no action is required at this time.
* If automatic upgrades are not enabled for Broker VM, then we recommend that you do so to ensure that you always have the latest security patches installed in your software.
Event History
Mar 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-0231?
The severity of CVE-2026-0231 is classified as MEDIUM.
2
What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-0231?
CVE-2026-0231 affects Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM versions 30.0.0 and below 30.0.49.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-0231?
To fix CVE-2026-0231, upgrade the Cortex XDR Broker VM to version 30.0.49 or later.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-0231?
CVE-2026-0231 is an information disclosure vulnerability.
5
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2026-0231?
No, only an authenticated user can exploit CVE-2026-0231 to obtain and modify sensitive information.