How severe is CVE-2018-0012?

CVE-2018-0012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0012?

CVE-2018-0012 affects Juniper Junos Space. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0012?

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-2018-0012 published?

CVE-2018-0012 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0012

CVE-2018-0012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos Space with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Juniper Junos Space
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Junos Space is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow a local authenticated attacker to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0012?: Junos Space is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow a local authenticated attacker to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-0012?: CVE-2018-0012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0012?: CVE-2018-0012 affects Juniper Junos Space. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0012?: 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-2018-0012 published?: CVE-2018-0012 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_space:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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