CVE-2022-0020 : What You Need to Know

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR web interface allows an attacker to execute arbitrary actions on behalf of authenticated administrators. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps below.

Understanding CVE-2022-0020

This CVE relates to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR web interface.

What is CVE-2022-0020?

A stored XSS vulnerability in Cortex XSOAR enables an authenticated attacker to store a persistent JavaScript payload to perform arbitrary actions on the web interface.

The Impact of CVE-2022-0020

The vulnerability affects all builds of Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0 and Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 builds earlier than build 1958888.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-0020

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to store a persistent malicious script on the web interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks
Product: Cortex XSOAR
Affected Versions: Cortex XSOAR 6.1.0, Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 (builds less than 1958888)

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated network-based attacker can insert a JavaScript payload to execute arbitrary actions on the web interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

There are no known workarounds for this issue. Organizations are advised to apply the relevant security patch immediately.

Long-Term Security Practices

Ensure regular security assessments and code reviews are conducted to identify and mitigate similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Patching and Updates

The issue is fixed in Cortex XSOAR 6.2.0 build 1958888 and all later versions.