CVE-2024-5912 Cortex XDR Agent: Improper File Signature Verification Checks
Attackers can bypass executable blocking to run untrusted software on devices protected by Cortex XDR Agent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5912?
CVE-2024-5912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent, published on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper file signature check in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent may allow an attacker to bypass the Cortex XDR agent's executable blocking capabilities and run untrusted executables on the device. This issue can be leveraged to execute untrusted software without being detected or blocked.
Weakness: CWE-347
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5912?
How do I fix CVE-2024-5912?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5912 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5912 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5912 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjvm-2xmx-5vhg.