CVE-2025-2184

Cortex XDR Broker VM: Secrets Shared Across Multiple Broker VM Images

Description

A credential management flaw in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM causes different Broker VM images to share identical default credentials for internal services. Users knowing these default credentials could access internal services on other Broker VM installations. The attacker must have network access to the Broker VM to exploit this issue.

Remediation

Solution:

  • If automatic upgrades are enabled for Broker VM, then no action is required at this time. If automatic upgrades are not enabled for Broker VM, then we recommend that you do so to ensure that you always have the latest security patches installed in your software.

Workaround:

  • No known workarounds exist for this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2184?
CVE-2025-2184 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2184?
To fix CVE-2025-2184: If automatic upgrades are enabled for Broker VM, then no action is required at this time. If automatic upgrades are not enabled for Broker VM, then we recommend that you do so to ensure that you always have the latest security patches installed in your software.
Is CVE-2025-2184 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2184 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-2025-2184?
CVE-2025-2184 affects Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM.
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