#VU60487 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in GlobalProtect Agent - CVE-2022-0021
Published: February 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60487
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0021
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect Agent
GlobalProtect Agent
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software stores cleartext credentials of the connecting GlobalProtect user when authenticating using Connect Before Logon feature. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.