Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataPalo Alto Networks PAN-OS 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.3 writes LDAP bind passwords in cleartext to the authd.log file. Context-dependent attackers who can read this log may obtain the credentials and gain access to sensitive information. The issue is tracked as Ref ID 35493 and classified under CWE-255 (credentials management), with a CVSS v2.0 score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
NVD description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.3 stores cleartext LDAP bind passwords in authd.log, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file, aka Ref ID 35493.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.3%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 70% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 31 août 2013
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
Similar CVEs
Other vulnerabilities of type CWE-255
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