How severe is CVE-2022-0021?

CVE-2022-0021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0021?

CVE-2022-0021 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0021?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-0021 published?

CVE-2022-0021 was published on 2022-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0021

CVE-2022-0021 is a low-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2022-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0021?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-0021?: CVE-2022-0021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0021?: CVE-2022-0021 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0021 published?: CVE-2022-0021 was published on 2022-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0021

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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