CVE-2025-4229

PAN-OS: Traffic Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the SD-WAN feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthorized user to view unencrypted data sent from the firewall through the SD-WAN interface. This requires the user to be able to intercept packets sent from the firewall. Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not affected by this vulnerability.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Cloud NGFW All No action needed. PAN-OS 11.2 11.2.0 through 11.2.6 Upgrade to 11.2.7 or later. PAN-OS 11.1 11.1.0 through 11.1.9 Upgrade to 11.1.10 or later. PAN-OS 10.2 10.2.0 through 10.2.16 Upgrade to 10.2.17 or later. PAN-OS 10.1 10.1.0 through 10.1.14 Upgrade to 10.1.14-h16 or later. All older unsupported PAN-OS versions Upgrade to a supported fixed version.Prisma Access All No action needed.

Workaround:

  • If you are not using the SD-WAN feature of PAN-OS, you can mitigate this issue by disabling the SD-WAN feature. To disable SD-WAN feature, see our documentation about  uninstalling SD-WAN plugin https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/sd-wan/activation-and-onboarding/uninstall-the-sd-wan-plugin . If you are using the SD-WAN feature but do not need Direct Internet Access, you can mitigate the issue by disabling Direct Internet Access on the SD-WAN Interface Profile by backhauling your internet traffic to SD-WAN hub https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/sd-wan/administration/configure-direct-internet-access/backhaul-your-internet-traffic-to-sd-wan-hub .

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Affected: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4229 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4229?
CVE-2025-4229 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4229?
To fix CVE-2025-4229: Version Minor Version Suggested Solution Cloud NGFW All No action needed. PAN-OS 11.2 11.2.0 through 11.2.6 Upgrade to 11.2.7 or later. PAN-OS 11.1 11.1.0 through 11.1.9 Upgrade to 11.1.10 or later. PAN-OS 10.2 10.2.0 through 10.2.16 Upgrade to 10.2.17 or later. PAN-OS 10.1 10.1.0 through 10.1.14 Upgrade to 10.1.14-h16 or later. All older unsupported PAN-OS versions Upgrade to a supported fixed version.Prisma Access All No action needed.
Is CVE-2025-4229 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4229 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-2025-4229?
CVE-2025-4229 affects Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
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