Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Expedition - CVE-2024-9466
Published: October 11, 2024 / Updated: October 22, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98386
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9466
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Affected software:
Expedition
Expedition
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to firewall usernames, passwords, and API keys generated using those credentials are stored in plain text on the system. A local user can obtain credentials of other users.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-9466
Install updates from vendor's website.