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CVE-2026-0230— Cortex XDR Agent: Local Administrator can disable the agent on macOS

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Affected
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一个安全的虚拟机，与 Cortex XDR 集成，可桥接网络和 Cortex XDR。 Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于macOS上的保护机制存在问题，可能导致本地管理员禁用代理，使恶意软件执行恶意活动而不被检测。

AI Predicted 7.8 Difficulty: Trivial EPSS 0.14% · P3

Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI

T1562.001
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-0230

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Cortex XDR Agent: Local Administrator can disable the agent on macOS
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on macOS allows a local administrator to disable the agent. This issue could be leveraged by malware to perform malicious activity without detection.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对因果或异常条件的不恰当检查
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一个安全的虚拟机，与 Cortex XDR 集成，可桥接网络和 Cortex XDR。 Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于macOS上的保护机制存在问题，可能导致本地管理员禁用代理，使恶意软件执行恶意活动而不被检测。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent 8.7-CE ~ 8.7.101-CE cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto_networks:cortex_xdr_agent:8.7-CE:*:*:*:*:macOS:*:*

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2026-0230

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-0230 (1)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: Cortex XDR Agent
Same vendor: Palo Alto Networks
Same weakness: CWE-754

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