QID 376414

Date Published: 2022-02-16

QID 376414: Palo Alto Networks (GlobalProtect App) Information Exposure Vulnerability (GPC-13888)

The GlobalProtect app provides a simple way to extend the enterprise security policies out to mobile endpoints.

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.

Affected Versions:
GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.2.9


QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):

This QID looks for the vulnerable version of PAN-OS



NOTE:This issue is applicable only to devices configured to use the GlobalProtect Connect Before Logon feature.

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.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 3.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution

    Refer to GPC-13888 for more information about patching this vulnerability.

    Workaround:
    There are no known workarounds for this issue.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 376414

    CVE-2022-0021 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GPC-13888 URL Logo security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0021
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