CVE-2023-3280

Summary

CVE-2023-3280 is a vulnerability affecting the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows systems. This issue involves a flaw in the protection mechanism that enables a local user to disable the agent, potentially leaving the system unprotected against cyber threats. The exact nature of the vulnerability remains undisclosed, but it allows unauthorized modification of the agent's configuration, rendering it ineffective. This may expose the computer to various security risks and data breaches. Organizations using the Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices are advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this issue.

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