Vulnerability · Published Apr 17, 2023 · Assigned by juniper
CVE-2023-28966Junos OS Evolved: Local low-privileged user with shell access can execute CLI commands as root
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect default permissions in Junos OS Evolved from Juniper Networks. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 6% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
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 directory permissions on certain system files, allowing an attacker with access to these files and folders to inject CLI commands as root. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS Evolved | unspecified – before 20.4R3-S5-EVO21.2 – before 21.2R3-EVO21.3 – before 21.3R2-EVO |
Weakness: CWE-276 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H