How severe is CVE-2021-0212?

CVE-2021-0212 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-0212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0212?

CVE-2021-0212 affects Juniper Contrail Networking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0212?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-0212 published?

CVE-2021-0212 was published on 2021-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0212

CVE-2021-0212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Contrail Networking with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Juniper Contrail Networking
Published: 2021-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Exposure vulnerability in Juniper Networks Contrail Networking allows a locally authenticated attacker able to read files to retrieve administrator credentials stored in plaintext thereby elevating their privileges over the system. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Contrail Networking versions prior to 1911.31.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0212?: An Information Exposure vulnerability in Juniper Networks Contrail Networking allows a locally authenticated attacker able to read files to retrieve administrator credentials stored in plaintext thereby elevating their privileges over the system. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Contrail Networking versions prior to 1911.31.
How severe is CVE-2021-0212?: CVE-2021-0212 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-0212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0212?: CVE-2021-0212 affects Juniper Contrail Networking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0212 published?: CVE-2021-0212 was published on 2021-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11102

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:contrail_networking:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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