How severe is CVE-2023-0006?

CVE-2023-0006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0006?

CVE-2023-0006 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0006 published?

CVE-2023-0006 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0006

CVE-2023-0006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2023-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0006?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-0006?: CVE-2023-0006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0006?: CVE-2023-0006 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0006 published?: CVE-2023-0006 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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