An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software where the connection details for a scheduled configuration export are logged in system logs. Logged information includes the cleartext username, password, and IP address used to export the PAN-OS configuration to the destination server.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-os | Paloaltonetworks | 8.1.0 (including) | 8.1.19 (excluding) |
| Pan-os | Paloaltonetworks | 9.0.0 (including) | 9.0.13 (excluding) |
| Pan-os | Paloaltonetworks | 9.1.0 (including) | 9.1.4 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: