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LOW · 3.3

CVE-2022-0021

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 authe...

Vulnerability Description

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. This issue impacts GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than 5.2.9 on Windows. This issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksGlobalprotect>= 5.2, < 5.2.9
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-532

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-0021?

CVE-2022-0021 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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 authe...

How severe is CVE-2022-0021?

CVE-2022-0021 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0021?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect, Microsoft Windows.