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Incorrect Authorization

CVE-2017-2306

High
8.8/10

Summary

On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can execute code on the device.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Authorization is a security mechanism performed by an application to grant or deny access to the requested resources by verifying the privileges of the user. When an application lacks effective authorization mechanisms, it enables unauthorized users to gain unintended privileges and illegitimate access to resources. Such a vulnerability may result in exposure of sensitive information, denial of service, arbitrary code execution, and complete system takeover.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published