CVE-2023-28966

CVE-2023-28966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos Os Evolved 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-276.

Key facts

Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a low-privileged local attacker with shell access to modify existing files or execute commands as root. The issue is caused by improper file and directory permissions on certain system files, allowing an attacker with access to these files and folders to inject CLI commands as root. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28966?
An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a low-privileged local attacker with shell access to modify existing files or execute commands as root. The issue is caused by improper file and directory permissions on certain system files, allowing an attacker with access to these files and folders to inject CLI commands as root. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO.
How severe is CVE-2023-28966?
CVE-2023-28966 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-2023-28966 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28966?
CVE-2023-28966 primarily affects Juniper Junos Os Evolved. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28966?
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-2023-28966 published?
CVE-2023-28966 was published on 2023-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (24)

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