MEDIUM
CVE-2026-0231
CWE-497Published: March 11, 2026· Updated: Mar 12, 2026
5.7
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0231 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Palo Alto Networks
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-0231
CVSS Score5.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-497
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMar 11, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-0231 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.