CVE-2023-0006

GlobalProtect App: Local File Deletion Vulnerability

Description

A local file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a user to delete system files from the endpoint with elevated privileges through a race condition.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.4, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows devices.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0006?
To fix CVE-2023-0006: This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.4, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows devices.
Is CVE-2023-0006 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0006 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0006?
CVE-2023-0006 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app.
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