CVE-2023-36846KEV · OVERDUECWE-306

Junos OS: SRX Series: A vulnerability in J-Web allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files

Medium · published August 17, 2023

Patch now

The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 5.3. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

1072
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
5.3
EPSS
93%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky misstep in Juniper Networks Junos OS lets attackers upload files without even breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant that forgot to lock the door to the kitchen — anyone can waltz in and mess with the recipe, potentially ruining the whole dish. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to tamper with critical files, creating a recipe for disaster in your network. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files, which could lead to a limited impact on your file system integrity. This means that while the damage might start small, it opens the door for chaining to other vulnerabilities, which could lead to more severe issues later on. Keep your kitchen door secured!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgot to lock the door to the kitchen — anyone can waltz in and mess with the recipe, potentially ruining the whole dish. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to tamper with critical files, creating a recipe for disaster in your network. This is a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS, particularly affecting the SRX Series, where specific requests can lead to unauthorized file uploads without any authentication needed.

What to do

An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files, which could lead to a limited impact on your file system integrity. This means that while the damage might start small, it opens the door for chaining to other vulnerabilities, which could lead to more severe issues later on. Keep your kitchen door secured! To protect your system, ensure you upgrade to at least version 20.4R3-S8 or the fixed versions listed for the affected releases. Additionally, review your security controls to restrict file uploads and implement authentication checks. Don't wait too long! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.93473 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-08-17T19:18Z
KEV added
2023-11-13 · due 2023-11-17
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Nov 17
    kev
  • 17 AUG 19:18Z
    Junos OS: SRX Series: A vulnerability in J-Web allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files
    cvelistv5