PaloAltoNetworks / PaloAltoNetworks/pan-os-python

Connect to Panorama/Firewall which uses certificate authentication

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Description

Describe the problem

If a cetificate profile is configured at "Authentication settings" all api-calls needs to be done with a client certificate.

Suggested fix

Add certificate and key as arguments to class Panorama and class Firewall.

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Research direction

Start with the Panorama and Firewall classes and trace how their API calls establish authentication. Determine where certificate and key arguments belong, then verify that calls use the configured client certificate. Done means both classes support certificate authentication when an authentication certificate profile is configured.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api, authentication
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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