How severe is CVE-2025-4234?

CVE-2025-4234 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.4, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2025-4234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4234?

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

Does CVE-2025-4234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-4234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29070.

When was CVE-2025-4234 published?

CVE-2025-4234 was published on 2025-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-4234

CVE-2025-4234 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.4. 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 4.0 base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29070
Weakness: CWE-532
Published: 2025-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A problem with the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Microsoft 365 Defender Pack can result in exposure of user credentials in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. This means that these credentials are exposed to recipients of the application logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4234?: A problem with the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Microsoft 365 Defender Pack can result in exposure of user credentials in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. This means that these credentials are exposed to recipients of the application logs.
How severe is CVE-2025-4234?: CVE-2025-4234 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.4, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2025-4234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-4234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-4234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29070.
When was CVE-2025-4234 published?: CVE-2025-4234 was published on 2025-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4234

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