CVE-2022-0021— GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2022-0021
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
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.
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
通过日志文件的信息暴露
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
GlobalProtect 日志信息泄露漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一套网络防护软件。该软件可提供防火墙监控及威胁预防等功能。 Windows上的Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect 存在日志信息泄露漏洞，当使用Connect Before Logon功能进行身份验证时，该应用程序会记录正在连接的GlobalProtect用户的明文凭据。以下产品及版本受到影响：Windows上的GlobalProtect App 5.2.9之前的5.
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 5.2 ~ 5.2.9 | - | |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 5.1.* | - |
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Same Patch Batch · Palo Alto Networks · 2022-02-10 · 7 CVEs total
| CVE-2022-0016 | 7.4 HIGH | GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon |
| CVE-2022-0017 | 7.0 HIGH | GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalat |
| CVE-2022-0020 | 6.8 MEDIUM | Cortex XSOAR: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Web Interface |
| CVE-2022-0011 | 6.5 MEDIUM | PAN-OS: URL Category Exceptions Match More URLs Than Intended in URL Filtering |
| CVE-2022-0018 | 6.1 MEDIUM | GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Connecting to GlobalProtect Por |
| CVE-2022-0019 | 4.7 MEDIUM | GlobalProtect App: Insufficiently Protected Credentials Vulnerability on Linux |
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