CVE-2022-0020

Cortex XSOAR: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Web Interface

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR web interface enables an authenticated network-based attacker to store a persistent javascript payload that will perform arbitrary actions in the Cortex XSOAR web interface on behalf of authenticated administrators who encounter the payload during normal operations. This issue impacts: All builds of Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0; Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 builds earlier than build 1958888.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 build 1958888 and all later Cortex XSOAR versions.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.11% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0020 vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171782/Palo-Alto-Cortex-XSOAR-6.5.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0020?
CVE-2022-0020 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0020?
To fix CVE-2022-0020: This issue is fixed in Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 build 1958888 and all later Cortex XSOAR versions.
Is CVE-2022-0020 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0020 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0020?
CVE-2022-0020 affects Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR.
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