CVE-2025-2181

Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Cleartext Exposure of Credentials

Description

A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud can result in the cleartext exposure of Prisma Cloud access keys in Checkov's output.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2 3.2.0 through 3.2.448 Upgrade to 3.2.449 or later. Checkov integration in Prisma Cloud is upgraded automatically when new versions become available. All Prisma Cloud access keys used by Checkov should be rotated after upgrading to a fixed version (this step is recommended for all modes of using Checkov).

Workaround:

  • No known workarounds exist for this issue.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2181 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2181?
CVE-2025-2181 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2181?
To fix CVE-2025-2181: Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2 3.2.0 through 3.2.448 Upgrade to 3.2.449 or later. Checkov integration in Prisma Cloud is upgraded automatically when new versions become available. All Prisma Cloud access keys used by Checkov should be rotated after upgrading to a fixed version (this step is recommended for all modes of using Checkov).
Is CVE-2025-2181 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2181 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2181?
CVE-2025-2181 affects Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud.
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