Vulnerability in Juniper Csrx
CVE-2022-22251
On cSRX Series devices software permission issues in the container filesystem and stored files combined with storing passwords in a recoverable format in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker to elevate their permissions to take control of any instance of a cSRX software deployment. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS 20.2 version 20.2R1 and later versions prior to 21.2R1 on cSRX Series.
EPSS: 0.002 (5.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Juniper Csrx
- Juniper Junos
- Juniper Networks Junos Os — versions unspecified, 20.2R1, 20.3R1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- sirt@juniper.net (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22251?
- CVE-2022-22251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Csrx, classified under Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-10-18.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22251?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.