CVE-2026-0231
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Information Disclosure and Configuration Modification in Cortex XDR Broker VM

Publication date: 2026-03-11

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM allows an authenticated user to obtain and modify sensitive information by triggering live terminal session via Cortex UI and modifying any configuration setting.  The attacker must have network access to the Broker VM to exploit this issue.
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Published
2026-03-11
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-0231
EUVD
EUVD-2026-11251
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Vendor Product Version / Range
palo_alto_networks cortex_xdr_broker_vm *
palo_alto_networks cortex_xdr_broker_vm From 30.0.0 (inc) to 30.0.49 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-497 The product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0231 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Broker VM. It allows an authenticated user with network access to the Broker VM to obtain and modify sensitive information by triggering a live terminal session through the Cortex UI and changing any configuration settings.

The vulnerability affects versions from 30.0.0 up to but not including 30.0.49 and requires no special configuration to be exploited. It involves exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authenticated user with network access and high privileges to obtain and modify sensitive information within the Cortex XDR Broker VM.

The attacker can alter any configuration settings, which can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.

Since the vulnerability has a medium severity CVSS v4.0 score of 5.7 and a high CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4, it represents a significant risk if exploited.

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Detection Guidance

There are no specific detection commands or methods provided to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.

The vulnerability requires an authenticated user with network access to the Cortex XDR Broker VM and involves triggering a live terminal session via the Cortex UI to modify configuration settings.

No known exploits or malicious activity have been reported, and no special configuration is required to be vulnerable.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability is fixed in Cortex XDR Broker VM version 30.0.49 and later.

If your system has automatic upgrades enabled, no action is required.

Otherwise, manual upgrading to version 30.0.49 or later is recommended as there are no known workarounds or mitigations currently available.

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