How severe is CVE-2018-0024?

CVE-2018-0024 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-2018-0024 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0024?

CVE-2018-0024 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0024?

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-2018-0024 published?

CVE-2018-0024 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0024

CVE-2018-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2018-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in a shell session of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an authenticated unprivileged attacker to gain full control of the system. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D45 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R11 on EX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D30 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100;; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0024?: An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in a shell session of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an authenticated unprivileged attacker to gain full control of the system. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D45 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R11 on EX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D30 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100;; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series.
How severe is CVE-2018-0024?: CVE-2018-0024 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-2018-0024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0024?: CVE-2018-0024 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0024?: 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-2018-0024 published?: CVE-2018-0024 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d30:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d35:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d40:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d26:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d27:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:d10:*:*:*:*:*:*

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