CVE-2017-10603
CVE-2017-10603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-91.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-91
- Affected product: Juniper Junos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XML injection vulnerability in Junos OS CLI can allow a locally authenticated user to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands as the root user. This issue was found during internal product security testing. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X53 prior to 15.1X53-D47, 15.1 prior to 15.1R3. Junos versions prior to 15.1 are not affected. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10603?
- An XML injection vulnerability in Junos OS CLI can allow a locally authenticated user to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands as the root user. This issue was found during internal product security testing. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X53 prior to 15.1X53-D47, 15.1 prior to 15.1R3. Junos versions prior to 15.1 are not affected. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10603?
- CVE-2017-10603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-10603 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10603?
- CVE-2017-10603 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10603?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-10603 published?
- CVE-2017-10603 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d21:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d25:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d30:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d32:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d33:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d34:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d40:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x53:d45:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:a1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f2-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f2-s2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f2-s3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f2-s4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:f7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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