CVE-2020-2044: PAN-OS: Passwords may be logged in clear text while storing operational command (op command) history
An information exposure through log file vulnerability where an administrator's password or other sensitive information may be logged in cleartext while using the CLI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. The opcmdhistory.log file was introduced to track operational command (op-command) usage but did not mask all sensitive information. The opcmdhistory.log file is removed in PAN-OS 9.1 and later PAN-OS versions. Command usage is recorded, instead, in the reqstats.log file in PAN-OS 9.1 and later PAN-OS versions. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.16; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.10; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2044?
CVE-2020-2044 is an information exposure through log file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that may log an administrator's password or other sensitive information in cleartext while using the CLI.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-2044?
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.20, 8.1.0 to 8.1.16, 9.0.0 to 9.0.10, and 9.1.0 to 9.1.3 are affected by CVE-2020-2044.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2044?
CVE-2020-2044 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 3.3.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2044?
To fix CVE-2020-2044, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed PAN-OS software version as mentioned in the Palo Alto Networks security advisory: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2044
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-2044?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-2044 is CWE-532.