VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2020-2020
CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.31%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-12-09
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Description
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent allows a local authenticated Windows user to create files in the software's internal program directory that prevents the Cortex XDR Agent from starting. The exceptional condition is persistent and prevents Cortex XDR Agent from starting when the software or machine is restarted. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR Agent 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10; Cortex XDR Agent 6.1 versions earlier than 6.1.7; Cortex XDR Agent 7.0 versions earlier than 7.0.3; Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.2.
Weakness classification
- CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Primary references
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory