CVE-2019-0047

CVE-2019-0047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

A persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Junos OS J-Web interface may allow remote unauthenticated attackers to perform administrative actions on the Junos device. Successful exploitation requires a Junos administrator to first perform certain diagnostic actions on J-Web. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D86; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S13; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D51; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F6-S13, 15.1R7-S4; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D171, 15.1X49-D180; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D497, 15.1X53-D69; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S5; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S9; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S8, 17.2R2-S7, 17.2R3-S1; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S6; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S7, 17.4R2-S4, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S5; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R1-S5, 18.2R2-S3, 18.2R3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S3, 18.3R2, 18.3R3; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S2, 18.4R2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0047?
A persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Junos OS J-Web interface may allow remote unauthenticated attackers to perform administrative actions on the Junos device. Successful exploitation requires a Junos administrator to first perform certain diagnostic actions on J-Web. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D86; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S13; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D51; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F6-S13, 15.1R7-S4; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D171, 15.1X49-D180; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D497, 15.1X53-D69; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S5; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S9; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S8, 17.2R2-S7, 17.2R3-S1; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S6; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S7, 17.4R2-S4, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S5; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R1-S5, 18.2R2-S3, 18.2R3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S3, 18.3R2, 18.3R3; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S2, 18.4R2.
How severe is CVE-2019-0047?
CVE-2019-0047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0047 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0047?
CVE-2019-0047 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 197 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0047?
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-2019-0047 published?
CVE-2019-0047 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (197)

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