CVE-2023-0005: PAN-OS: Exposure of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to expose the plaintext values of secrets stored in the device configuration and encrypted API keys.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.24
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.15
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.8
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.3

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.24, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.15, PAN-OS 10.0.12, PAN-OS 10.1.8, PAN-OS 10.2.3, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Apr 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0005?

CVE-2023-0005 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated administrator to expose the plaintext values of secrets stored in the device configuration and encrypted API keys.

2

How does CVE-2023-0005 impact Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software?

CVE-2023-0005 allows an authenticated administrator to access and expose sensitive information, such as plaintext secrets and encrypted API keys, stored in the device configuration.

3

What versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software are affected by CVE-2023-0005?

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.24, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.15, 10.0.0 to 10.0.12, 10.1.0 to 10.1.8, and 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 are affected by CVE-2023-0005.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0005?

CVE-2023-0005 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-0005?

To mitigate CVE-2023-0005, it is recommended to upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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