What is CVE-2023-28966?

CVE-2023-28966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-17.

How severe is CVE-2023-28966?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved

CVE-2023-28966

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a low-privileged local attacker with shell access to modify existing files or execute commands as root. The issue is caused by improper file and dir…

EPSS: 0.002 (5.9th 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 Junos_os_evolved — versions 20.4, 21.2, 21.3
Juniper Networks Junos Os Evolved — versions unspecified, 21.2, 21.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

sirt@juniper.net (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28966?: CVE-2023-28966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-17.
How severe is CVE-2023-28966?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.