What is CVE-2024-39521?

CVE-2024-39521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-11.

How severe is CVE-2024-39521?

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

RCE in Juniper Junos_os_evolved

CVE-2024-39521

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved commands allows a local, authenticated attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges to 'root' leading to a full compromise of th…

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.003 (16.1th 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 21.2, 21.4, 22.2
Juniper Networks Junos Os Evolved — versions 21.1-EVO, 21.4-EVO, 22.1-EVO

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

sirt@juniper.net (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39521?: CVE-2024-39521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-11.
How severe is CVE-2024-39521?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.