CVE-2021-3036: PAN-OS: Administrator secrets are logged in web server logs when using the PAN-OS XML API incorrectly

Published Apr 20, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.19
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.6
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.19
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.12
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.1
  5. Operational

    After upgrading the PAN-OS appliance, change the passwords and generate a new API key for all impacted PAN-OS administrators.

Event History

Apr 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3036?

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

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3036?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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