CVE-2022-0021: GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon

Published Feb 10, 2022
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Updated

An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that logs the cleartext credentials of the connecting GlobalProtect user when authenticating using Connect Before Logon feature. This issue impacts GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than 5.2.9 on Windows. This issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

Affected Software

2 affected components
paloaltonetworks Globalprotect>=5.2<5.2.9
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.9 on Windows and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

Event History

Feb 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-0021.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows.'

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-0021?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-0021 is 5.5 (medium).

4

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than 5.2.9 are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How does this vulnerability impact the GlobalProtect app on Windows?

This vulnerability exposes the cleartext credentials of the connecting GlobalProtect user when authenticating using the Connect Before Logon feature.

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