Vulnerability Description
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows allows a local Windows administrator to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to perform malicious activity without detection.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2026-0232?
CVE-2026-0232 is a documented vulnerability. A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows allows a local Windows administrator to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to perform...
How severe is CVE-2026-0232?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-0232. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.