OS Command Injection in Cortex XSOAR and XSIAM OS Query Content Pack
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
Command injection in the OS Query content pack for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM, versions from 0 before 1.0.17, lets an authenticated administrator run arbitrary OS commands on remote endpoints. The flaw is CWE-78, improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. Exploitation requires administrator credentials on the platform. The CVSS 4.0 vector rates the impact to confidentiality, integrity and availability as high.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
A command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM OS Query content pack enables an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands on remote endpoints.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XSOAR OS Query | before 1.0.17 | 1.0.17 | Patch available | CNA |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XSIAM OS Query | before 1.0.17 | 1.0.17 | Patch available | CNA |
- Cortex XSOAR OS Query VendorPalo Alto Networks Affected before 1.0.17 Fixed in 1.0.17 Patch available CNA
- Cortex XSIAM OS Query VendorPalo Alto Networks Affected before 1.0.17 Fixed in 1.0.17 Patch available CNA
Remediation
Update the OS Query content pack to version 1.0.17 or later in Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM, which fixes both products.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
- Fix · CNA Cortex XSOAR OS Query (Palo Alto Networks) Fixed in 1.0.17
- Fix · CNA Cortex XSIAM OS Query (Palo Alto Networks) Fixed in 1.0.17
Timeline
- 2026-10-15 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-0313
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-16 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
References
Advisory 1
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Sources
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