Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 17, 2023· Updated Feb 6, 2025
Junos OS Evolved: Local low-privileged user with shell access can execute CLI commands as root
CVE-2023-28966
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
2<20.4R3-S5-EVO, <21.2R3-EVO, <21.3R2-EVO+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <20.4R3-S5-EVO, <21.2R3-EVO, <21.3R2-EVO
- (no CPE)range: unspecified
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