Vulnerability in Juniper Junos
CVE-2021-0269
The improper handling of client-side parameters in J-Web of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to perform a number of different malicious actions against a target device when a user is authenticated to J-Web. An attacker may be able to supersede existing parameters, including hardcoded parameters within the HTTP/S session, access and exploit variables, bypass web application firewall rules or input validation mechanisms, and otherwise alter and modify J-Web's normal behavior. An attacker may be able to transition victims to malicious web services, or exfiltrate sensitive information from otherwise secure web forms. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions prior to 17.4R3-S3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S12; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S6; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S4; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S1; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S1; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S2, 19.4R3; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2.
EPSS: 0.009 (56.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Juniper Junos — versions 17.4, 18.1, 18.2
- Juniper Networks Junos Os — versions unspecified, 18.1, 18.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- sirt@juniper.net (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-0269?
- CVE-2021-0269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos, classified under CWE-233. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-04-22.
- How severe is CVE-2021-0269?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.