What is CVE-2021-3036?

CVE-2021-3036 is an information exposure through log file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3036?

CVE-2021-3036 has a severity rating of 4.4, which is considered medium.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3036?

CVE-2021-3036 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.19, 9.0.0 to 9.0.12, 9.1.0 to 9.1.6, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.1.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-3036?

Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-3036

medium

4.4

CWE

532

20/4/2021

24/4/2021

CVE-2021-3036

Q: How does CVE-2021-3036 vulnerability occur?

CVE-2021-3036 vulnerability occurs when secrets in PAN-OS XML API requests are logged in cleartext to the web server logs due to incorrect usage of the API.

First published: Tue Apr 20 2021(Updated: )

An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software where secrets in PAN-OS XML API requests are logged in cleartext to the web server logs when the API is used incorrectly. This vulnerability applies only to PAN-OS appliances that are configured to use the PAN-OS XML API and exists only when a client includes a duplicate API parameter in API requests. Logged information includes the cleartext username, password, and API key of the administrator making the PAN-OS XML API request.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=8.1.0<8.1.19
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=9.0.0<9.0.12
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=9.1.0<9.1.6
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=10.0.0<10.0.1

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3036?
CVE-2021-3036 is an information exposure through log file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3036?
CVE-2021-3036 has a severity rating of 4.4, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3036?
CVE-2021-3036 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.19, 9.0.0 to 9.0.12, 9.1.0 to 9.1.6, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.1.
How does CVE-2021-3036 vulnerability occur?
CVE-2021-3036 vulnerability occurs when secrets in PAN-OS XML API requests are logged in cleartext to the web server logs due to incorrect usage of the API.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-3036?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS software.

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