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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM: Code execution with administrator privileges possible
CERT-Bund (BSI) reports one vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM with severity high. The stated impact is code execution with administrator privileges. The full description, affected versions and recommended action are available from CERT-Bund (BSI).
What this means for you
An attacker can run their own code with administrator privileges. First check whether the system is reachable from the internet: if it is, the update takes precedence over the regular maintenance window.
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