Information disclosure in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-5908
CWE-ID CWE-532
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 GlobalProtect app
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU94366

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5908

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files. A remote attacker can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: before 5.1.12

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5908


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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