The Palo Alto Orchestrator remotely manages certificates on either the Palo Alto PA-VM Firewall Device or the Panorama. If using Panorama, it will push changes to all the devices from Panorama. It supports adding certificates with or without private keys. Palo Alto does not support incremental certificate inventory. If you have large numbers of certificates in your environment it is recommended to limit the frequency of inventory jobs to 30 minutes or more.
This repository contains a Universal Orchestrator Extension which is a plugin to the Keyfactor Universal Orchestrator. Within the Keyfactor Platform, Orchestrators are used to manage “certificate stores” — collections of certificates and roots of trust that are found within and used by various applications.
The Universal Orchestrator is part of the Keyfactor software distribution and is available via the Keyfactor customer portal. For general instructions on installing Extensions, see the “Keyfactor Command Orchestrator Installation and Configuration Guide” section of the Keyfactor documentation. For configuration details of this specific Extension see below in this readme.
The Universal Orchestrator is the successor to the Windows Orchestrator. This Orchestrator Extension plugin only works with the Universal Orchestrator and does not work with the Windows Orchestrator.
Palo Alto Orchestrator is supported by Keyfactor for Keyfactor customers. If you have a support issue, please open a support ticket via the Keyfactor Support Portal at https://support.keyfactor.com
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The minimum version of the Keyfactor Universal Orchestrator Framework needed to run this version of the extension is 10.1
The Keyfactor Universal Orchestrator may be installed on either Windows or Linux based platforms. The certificate operations supported by a capability may vary based what platform the capability is installed on. The table below indicates what capabilities are supported based on which platform the encompassing Universal Orchestrator is running.
| Operation | Win | Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Supports Management Add | âś“ | |
| Supports Management Remove | âś“ | |
| Supports Create Store | ||
| Supports Discovery | ||
| Supports Reenrollment | ||
| Supports Inventory | âś“ |
This orchestrator extension has the ability to connect to a variety of supported PAM providers to allow for the retrieval of various client hosted secrets right from the orchestrator server itself. This eliminates the need to set up the PAM integration on Keyfactor Command which may be in an environment that the client does not want to have access to their PAM provider.
The secrets that this orchestrator extension supports for use with a PAM Provider are:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ServerPassword | Key obtained from Palo Alto API to authenticate the server hosting the store |
It is not necessary to use a PAM Provider for all of the secrets available above. If a PAM Provider should not be used, simply enter in the actual value to be used, as normal.
If a PAM Provider will be used for one of the fields above, start by referencing the Keyfactor Integration Catalog. The GitHub repo for the PAM Provider to be used contains important information such as the format of the json needed. What follows is an example but does not reflect the json values for all PAM Providers as they have different "instance" and "initialization" parameter names and values.
General PAM Provider Configuration
To use a PAM Provider to resolve a field, in this example the Server Password will be resolved by the Hashicorp-Vault provider, first install the PAM Provider extension from the Keyfactor Integration Catalog on the Universal Orchestrator.
Next, complete configuration of the PAM Provider on the UO by editing the manifest.json of the PAM Provider (e.g. located at extensions/Hashicorp-Vault/manifest.json). The "initialization" parameters need to be entered here:
"Keyfactor:PAMProviders:Hashicorp-Vault:InitializationInfo": {
"Host": "http://127.0.0.1:8200",
"Path": "v1/secret/data",
"Token": "xxxxxx"
}After these values are entered, the Orchestrator needs to be restarted to pick up the configuration. Now the PAM Provider can be used on other Orchestrator Extensions.
With the PAM Provider configured as an extenion on the UO, a json object can be passed instead of an actual value to resolve the field with a PAM Provider. Consult the Keyfactor Integration Catalog for the specific format of the json object.
To have the Server Password field resolved by the Hashicorp-Vault provider, the corresponding json object from the Hashicorp-Vault extension needs to be copied and filed in with the correct information:
{"Secret":"my-kv-secret","Key":"myServerPassword"}This text would be entered in as the value for the Server Password, instead of entering in the actual password. The Orchestrator will attempt to use the PAM Provider to retrieve the Server Password. If PAM should not be used, just directly enter in the value for the field.
Important Note Entry params are no longer used. This version of the extension will only update certs on existing bindings and not add a cert to a new binding location. This was done to simplify the process since there are so many binding locations and reference issues.
Important Note Please review the new path considerations in the store section. It explains how the paths work for Panorama and the Firewalls. 'locahost.localdomain' will always be that constant value.
Cert Store Type Configuration
In Keyfactor Command create a new Certificate Store Type similar to the one below:
| SETTING TAB | CONFIG ELEMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Name | Descriptive name for the Store Type. PaloAlto can be used. |
| Basic | Short Name | The short name that identifies the registered functionality of the orchestrator. Must be PaloAlto |
| Basic | Custom Capability | You can leave this unchecked and use the default. |
| Basic | Job Types | Inventory, Add, and Remove are the supported job types. |
| Basic | Needs Server | Must be checked |
| Basic | Blueprint Allowed | Unchecked |
| Basic | Requires Store Password | Determines if a store password is required when configuring an individual store. This must be unchecked. |
| Basic | Supports Entry Password | Determined if an individual entry within a store can have a password. This must be unchecked. |
| Advanced | Store Path Type | Determines how the user will enter the store path when setting up the cert store. Freeform |
| Advanced | Supports Custom Alias | Determines if an individual entry within a store can have a custom Alias. This must be Required |
| Advanced | Private Key Handling | Determines how the orchestrator deals with private keys. Optional |
| Advanced | PFX Password Style | Determines password style for the PFX Password. Default |
| NAME | DISPLAY NAME | TYPE | DEFAULT VALUE | DEPENDS ON | REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServerUsername | Server Username | Secret | Unchecked | Yes | Palo Alto Api User Name | |
| ServerPassword | Server Password | Secret | Unchecked | Yes | Palo Alto Api Password | |
| ServerUseSsl | Use SSL | Bool | True | Unchecked | Yes | Requires SSL Connection |
| DeviceGroup | Device Group | String | Unchecked | No | Device Group on Panorama that changes will be pushed to. |
The entry parameters for this version have been eliminated. It will not longer support new bindings but will just update existing bindings when the certificate is replaced.
PaloAlto Certificate Store
In Keyfactor Command, navigate to Certificate Stores from the Locations Menu. Click the Add button to create a new Certificate Store using the settings defined below.| CONFIG ELEMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Category | The type of certificate store to be configured. Select category based on the display name configured above "PaloAlto". |
| Container | This is a logical grouping of like stores. This configuration is optional and does not impact the functionality of the store. |
| Client Machine | The hostname of the Panorama or Firewall. Sample is "palourl.cloudapp.azure.com". |
| Store Path | See Store Path Explanation Section Below |
| Orchestrator | This is the orchestrator server registered with the appropriate capabilities to manage this certificate store type. |
| Inventory Schedule | The interval that the system will use to report on what certificates are currently in the store. |
| Use SSL | This should be checked. |
| User | ApiUser Setup for either Panorama or the Firewall Device |
| Password | Api Password Setup for the user above |
Important Note The store path permutations are show below
Path Example /config/shared
/config: This indicates that the path is within the configuration section of the firewall device. It contains all the configuration settings and parameters for the device.
/shared: This section specifies that the path is within the shared settings. Shared settings are common configurations that can be used across multiple virtual systems (vsys) or contexts within the firewall.
Path Example: /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1']
/config: This indicates that the path is within the configuration section of the firewall device. It contains all the configuration settings and parameters for the device.
/devices: This part specifies that the configuration relates to devices. In the context of a single firewall, this generally refers to the firewall itself.
/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='localhost.localdomain' identifies a specific device by its name. In this case, it refers to the device named "localhost.localdomain," which is a default or placeholder name for the firewall device.
/vsys: This section specifies that the path is within the virtual systems (vsys) section. Virtual systems allow multiple virtualized instances of firewall configurations within a single physical firewall.
/entry[@name='vsys1']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='vsys1' identifies a specific virtual system by its name. In this case, it refers to a virtual system named "vsys1."
Path Example: /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared
/config: This section indicates that the path is within the configuration section of the Panorama device. It contains all the configuration settings and parameters for the device.
/devices: This part specifies that the configuration relates to devices managed by Panorama. Panorama can manage multiple devices, such as firewalls.
/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='localhost.localdomain' identifies a specific device by its name. In this case, it refers to the device named "localhost.localdomain," which is a default or placeholder name for the device.
/template: This section indicates that the path is within the templates section. Templates in Panorama are used to define configuration settings that can be applied to multiple devices.
/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='CertificatesTemplate' identifies a specific template by its name. In this case, it refers to a template named "CertificatesTemplate."
/config/shared: This part of the path indicates that the configuration settings within this template are shared settings. Shared settings are common configurations that can be used across multiple devices or contexts within the Panorama management system.
Path Example: /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2']
/config: This indicates that the path is within the configuration section of the Panorama device. It contains all the configuration settings and parameters for the device.
/devices: This part specifies that the configuration relates to devices managed by Panorama. Panorama can manage multiple devices, such as firewalls.
/entry: This is a generic entry point under devices. However, since it does not have a @name attribute specified at this level, it applies to the broader device category.
/template: This section indicates that the path is within the templates section. Templates in Panorama are used to define configuration settings that can be applied to multiple devices.
/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='CertificatesTemplate' identifies a specific template by its name. In this case, it refers to a template named "CertificatesTemplate."
/config/devices: This part of the path specifies that the configuration settings within this template apply to devices.
/entry: This again specifies a generic entry point under devices in the context of the template. This would typically be further defined by specific device attributes, but here it leads to the virtual systems (vsys) section.
/vsys: This section specifies that the path is within the virtual systems (vsys) section. Virtual systems allow multiple virtualized instances of firewall configurations within a single physical firewall.
/entry[@name='vsys2']: The entry tag with the attribute @name='vsys2' identifies a specific virtual system by its name. In this case, it refers to a virtual system named "vsys2."
Path Example: /config/panorama
/config: This indicates that the path is within the configuration section of the Panorama device. It contains all the configuration settings and parameters for the device.
/panorama: This section specifies that the path is within the Panorama-specific configuration settings. This part of the configuration contains settings that are specific to the Panorama management system itself, rather than the devices it manages.
API User Setup Permissions in Panorama or Firewall Required
| Tab | Security Items |
|---|---|
| Xml Api | Report,Log,Configuration,Operational Requests,Commit,Export,Import |
| Rest Api | Objects/Devices,Panorama/Scheduled Config Push,Panorama/Templates,Panorama/Template Stacks,Panorama/Device Groups,System/Configuration,Plugins/Plugins |
Firewall, Panorama Template and Panorama Level
| Case Number | Case Name | Store Path | Enrollment Params | Expected Results | Passed | Screenshots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC1 | Firewall Enroll No Bindings | /config/shared | Alias: www.certandchain.com Overwrite: false |
Cert and Chain Installed on Firewall | True |  |
| TC2 | Firewall Replace No Bindings | /config/shared | Alias: www.certandchain.com Overwrite: true |
Cert and Chain Installed on Firewall | True |  |
| TC3 | Firewall Remove Bound Certificate | /config/shared | Alias: 0.13757535891685202 Overwrite: false |
Cert will not be removed because bound | True |  |
| TC4 | Firewall Enroll Bindings | /config/shared | Alias:0.13757535891685202 Overwrite: false |
Will not replace cert since Overwrite=false | True |  |
| TC5 | Firewall Replace Bound Certificate | /config/shared | Alias:0.13757535891685202 Overwrite: true |
Will replace cert bindings get automatically updated since Overwrite=true | True |  |
| TC6 | Firewall Inventory | /config/shared | N/A | Inventory will finish and certs from shared location inventoried. | True |  |
| TC7 | Firewall Inventory With Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | N/A | Will Inventory all certificates from vsys1 on firewall | True |  |
| TC8 | Firewall Enroll cert and chain to Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | Alias: www.ejbcacertandchain.com |
Cert is installed along with chain. | True |  |
| TC9 | Firewall Remove unbound cert from Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | N/A | Will remove cert from test case 8 from Firewall Virtual System | True |  |
| TC10 | Firewall Remove bound cert from Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | Alias: 0.8168## |
Cert will not be removed because it is bound. | True |  |
| TC11 | Firewall Replace without Overwrite on Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | Alias: 0.8168## Overwrite: true |
User is warned Overwrite needs checked. | True |  |
| TC12 | Firewall Renew cert on Shared and Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] and /config/shared | Alias: www.renewtester.com |
Cert renewed on vsys and shared locations | True |  |
| TC13 | Firewall Replace bound cert on Virtual System | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/vsys/entry[@name='vsys1'] | Alias: 0.8168## Overwrite: true |
Cert will be replaced and binding updated on vsys. | True |  |
| TC14 | Panorama Template Enroll Certificate | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | Alias: www.pantemptc1.com |
Certificate is enrolled to shared location for template | True |  |
| TC15 | Panorama Template Replace Certificate | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | Alias: www.pantemptc1.com Overwrite: true |
Certificate is replaced in shared location for template | True |  |
| TC16 | Panorama Template Remove unbound Certificate | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | Alias: www.pantemptc1.com |
Certificate is removed from shared location for template | True |  |
| TC17 | Panorama Template Replace bound Certificate | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | Alias: LongNameTest Overwrite: true |
Certificate is replaced, binding updated in shared location for template | True |  |
| TC18 | Panorama Template Remove bound Certificate | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | Alias: LongNameTest |
Certificate is not removed because it is bound | True |  |
| TC19 | Panorama Template Shared Inventory | /config/devices/entry[@name='localhost.localdomain']/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/shared | N/A | Certificates are inventoried from this location | True |  |
| TC20 | Panorama Template Virtual System Inventory | /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2'] | N/A | Certificates are inventoried from this template vsys location | True |  |
| TC21 | Panorama Template Virtual System Enroll Certificate | /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2'] | Alias: www.vsys2enroll.com |
Certificate is enrolled to vsys2 location for template | True |  |
| TC22 | Panorama Template Virtual System Replace unbound Certificate | /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2'] | Alias: www.vsys2enroll.com |
Certificate is replaced in vsys2 location for template | True |  |
| TC23 | Panorama Template Virtual System Remove unbound Certificate | /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2'] | Alias: www.vsys2enroll.com |
Certificate is removed in vsys2 location for template | True |  |
| TC24 | Panorama Template Virtual System Renew bound Certificate | /config/devices/entry/template/entry[@name='CertificatesTemplate']/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry[@name='vsys2'] | Alias: www.vsys2enroll.com |
Certificate is renewed, binding updated in vsys2 location for template | True |  |
| TC25 | Panorama Level Inventory | /config/panorama | N/A | Certificates are inventoried from this location | True |  |
| TC26 | Panorama Level Enroll Cert and Chain | /config/panorama | Alias: www.panlevelcertandchain.com |
Panorama Level Install Cert and Chain | True |  |
| TC27 | Panorama Level Enroll Cert overwrite warning | /config/panorama | Alias: www.panlevelcertandchain.com Overwrite: false |
Cert is not installed warned Overwrite is needed | True |  |
| TC28 | Panorama Level Replace Cert | /config/panorama | Alias: www.panlevelcertandchain.com Overwrite: true |
Cert is replaced because Overwrite was used | True |  |
| TC29 | Panorama Level Remove unbound Cert | /config/panorama | N/A | Cert is removed because not bound | True | |
| TC30 | Panorama Level Replace bound Cert | /config/panorama | Alias: PanoramaNoPK Overwrite: true |
Cert is replaced, binding updated | True |  |
| TC31 | Firewall previous version cert store settings | /config/shared | Alias: www.extraparams.com Overwrite: false |
Cert is still installed because it ignores extra params | True |  |
When creating cert store type manually, that store property names and entry parameter names are case sensitive