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CVE-2023-0003

📛 CVE Title

Cortex XSOAR: Local File Disclosure Vulnerability in the Cortex XSOAR Server

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Description

A file disclosure vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server software enables an authenticated user with access to the web interface to read local files from the server.

Overview

State
PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA)
palo_alto
CVSS severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
CVSS 6.5 / 10 6.5 6.5 / 10
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Effective score
6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
CWE(s)
CWE-73
Reserved
2022-10-27
Published
2023-02-08 17:22 UTC
Last updated
2025-02-13 16:38 UTC
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/0xxx/CVE-2023-0003.json

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NVD published
2023-02-08 18:15:11 UTC
NVD last modified
2025-02-13 17:15:52 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 6.5 / 10 6.5 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability subscore
2.8 / 10
Impact subscore
3.6 / 10
EPSS score
0.0105 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile
77.81% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

NVD-assigned CWE(s): CWE-73, CWE-610 (differs from the CNA list above)

NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 02:04 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID
EUVD-2023-12108
Assigner
palo_alto
Published
Feb 8, 2023, 5:22:07 PM
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:38:40 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
6.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EUVD-reported EPSS
1.0500
Vendors
Palo Alto Networks
Products
Cortex XSOAR (6.10.0.0 <6.10.0.185964)
Cortex XSOAR (6.9 <6.9.B185415)
Cortex XSOAR (6.8 <6.8.B185719)
Cortex XSOAR (6.6 <6.6.B186115)
Aliases
GHSA-rfc4-38hf-4pmp

ENISA description: A file disclosure vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR server software enables an authenticated user with access to the web interface to read local files from the server.

EUVD references (11)

Affected products (1)
VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR 8.1 All (unaffected), 6.10.0.0 (affected), 6.9 (affected), 6.8 (affected), 6.6 (affected) —

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (12) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.6.0:2585049:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.6.0:2889656:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.6.0:3049220:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.6.0:3124193:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.8.0:176620:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.8.0:3261002:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.9.0:130766:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:cortex_xsoar:6.9.0:177754:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor references (11)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

MITRE references (11) cveawg.mitre.org

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Web references (0)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

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NVD-tagged references (22)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

Remediations (10)

  • Patch Management Best Practices for 2025 | RSI Security
    web:blog.rsisecurity.com

    The Vulnerability Management Lifecycle Patch management is a vital component of the broader vulnerability management lifecycle, which includes: Discovery: Identify all systems and assets. Assessment: Evaluate severity and exploitability. Prioritization: Align risk levels with business impact. Remediation : Apply patches or compensating controls. Verification: Confirm successful patch deployment ...

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Patch Management - Tenable, Inc.
    web:docs.tenable.com

    Remediation and mitigation plans should be created based-off prioritization plans. Most legacy methods employ the CVSS to prioritize which vulnerabilities to remediate first. For example, a typical organizational policy is to remediate all vulnerabilities with a CVSS score of 7 and above.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • A guide to vulnerability remediation vs mitigation | @Bugcrowd
    web:www.bugcrowd.com

    Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Understanding Patches and Software Updates - CISA
    web:www.cisa.gov

    Patches are software and operating system (OS) updates that address security vulnerabilities within a program or product. Software vendors may choose to release updates to fix performance bugs, as well as to provide enhanced security features.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • What To Do If You Can't Patch A Software Vulnerability - Forbes
    web:www.forbes.com

    Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Software Patching Best Practices: Don't Skip Updates | Infosec
    web:www.infosecinstitute.com

    You can treat vulnerabilities in three ways: Remediate: Apply the patch or update to the software or system, so it's safe from exploitation. Mitigate: If remediation isn't an option because there is no patch or there are issues in updating the applications, then you move to mitigate.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Security Update Guide FAQs - microsoft.com
    web:www.microsoft.com

    These Knowledge Base articles accompany all security updates and advisories, and include caveats or known issues with security updates. Additionally, support engineers document common concerns from customers in these KB articles. These Knowledge Base articles are published the Security Update Guide with each release on Patch Tuesday.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Microsoft Technical Security Notifications
    web:www.microsoft.com

    Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Vulnerability Remediation vs. Mitigation: What are the Differences ...
    web:www.secure.com

    Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC
  • Patch Alert: Microsoft Fixes Nearly 80 Bugs, Including ... - TechRepublic
    web:www.techrepublic.com

    Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 78 vulnerabilities, including Office preview pane flaws, an Excel Copilot data leak risk, and an AI-discovered 9.8 severity bug.

    2026-05-23 21:56 UTC

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