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CVE-2021-3036

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.4 EPSS 0.25%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-04-20 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4. It affects Palo Alto, PAN-OS.

CVE
CVE-2021-3036
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.4
EPSS
0.25%
Palo Alto PAN-OS

Original NVD Description

An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software where secrets in PAN-OS XML API requests are logged in cleartext to the web server logs when the API is used incorrectly. This vulnerability applies only to PAN-OS appliances that are configured to use the PAN-OS XML API and exists only when a client includes a duplicate API parameter in API requests. Logged information includes the cleartext username, password, and API key of the administrator making the PAN-OS XML API request.

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