LOW
CVE-2021-3037
CWE-534Published: April 20, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
2.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software where the connection details for a scheduled configuration export are logged in system logs. Logged information includes the cleartext username, password, and IP address used to export the PAN-OS configuration to the destination server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-3037 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Palo Alto Networks1 product(s)
pan-os
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3037Vendor Advisory
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3037Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-3037
CVSS Score2.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-534
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 20, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-534)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-3037 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.