CVE-2020-2048

Name: CVE-2020-2048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T00:15:10.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2048 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists where the password for the configured system proxy server for a PAN-OS appliance may be displayed in cleartext when using the CLI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.17; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.11; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information exposure through log file vulnerability exists where the password for the configured system proxy server for a PAN-OS appliance may be displayed in cleartext when using the CLI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.17; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.11; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.17
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.11
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.2

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2048Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2048Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2048?

How severe is CVE-2020-2048?

CVE-2020-2048 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2048?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST