SB2021041418 - Information disclosure in PAN-OS XML API 



SB2021041418 - Information disclosure in PAN-OS XML API

Published: April 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021041418
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3036)

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

The vulnerability exists due to PAN-OS XML API requests are logged in cleartext to the web server logs when the API is used incorrectly. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data, such as administrator secrets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.