CVE-2023-0004

What it is

A local file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to delete files from the local file system with elevated privileges. These files can include logs and system components that impact the integrity and availability of PAN-OS software.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-04-12 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-04-12 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:24 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-703

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 8.1.24
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 9.0.17
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 9.1.15
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 10.0.11
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 10.1.6
• Fedoraproject Fedora 37
• Fedoraproject Fedora 38
• Fedoraproject Fedora 39

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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