#VU107400 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Palo Alto PAN-OS - CVE-2025-0123

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107400

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0123

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information. A local administrator can use the packet capture feature and disclose stored credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 10.1.0 - 10.1.14, 10.2.0-h1 - 10.2.14, 11.1 - 11.1.7, 11.2 - 11.2.5

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0123

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.