How severe is CVE-2026-0232?

CVE-2026-0232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0232?

CVE-2026-0232 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0232?

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

Does CVE-2026-0232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21895.

When was CVE-2026-0232 published?

CVE-2026-0232 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

CVE-2026-0232

CVE-2026-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-15.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21895
Weakness: CWE-15
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent
Published: 2026-04-13
Last modified: 2026-07-07

Description

A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows allows a local Windows administrator to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to perform malicious activity without detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0232?: A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows allows a local Windows administrator to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to perform malicious activity without detection.
How severe is CVE-2026-0232?: CVE-2026-0232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0232?: CVE-2026-0232 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21895.
When was CVE-2026-0232 published?: CVE-2026-0232 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0232

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:*:*:*:*:critical_environment:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:7.9:*:*:*:critical_environment:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:8.3:*:*:*:critical_environment:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:8.9.0:-:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xdr_agent:9.0.0:-:*:*:-:*:*:*

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