CVE-2021-31355

CVE-2021-31355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the captive portal graphical user interface of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a remote authenticated user to inject web script or HTML and steal sensitive data and credentials from a web administration session, possibly tricking a follow-on administrative user to perform administrative actions on the device. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions, including the following supported releases: 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D105; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D220; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S7; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S4; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S6; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R1-S1, 20.2R2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31355?
A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the captive portal graphical user interface of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a remote authenticated user to inject web script or HTML and steal sensitive data and credentials from a web administration session, possibly tricking a follow-on administrative user to perform administrative actions on the device. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions, including the following supported releases: 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D105; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D220; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S7; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S4; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S6; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R1-S1, 20.2R2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R2.
How severe is CVE-2021-31355?
CVE-2021-31355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-31355 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31355?
CVE-2021-31355 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 132 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31355?
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-2021-31355 published?
CVE-2021-31355 was published on 2021-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (132)

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