CVE-2020-2044: PAN-OS: Passwords may be logged in clear text while storing operational command (op command) history
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
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 req_stats.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.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=8.0.0<=8.0.20 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=8.1.0<8.1.16 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.0.0<9.0.10 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.1.0<9.1.3 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.16, PAN-OS 9.0.10, PAN-OS 9.1.3, and all later PAN-OS versions.
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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.
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