CVE-2024-21615

CVE-2024-21615 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos 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-276.

Key facts

Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged attacker to access confidential information on the system. On all Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms, when NETCONF traceoptions are configured, and a super-user performs specific actions via NETCONF, then a low-privileged user can access sensitive information compromising the confidentiality of the system. This issue affects: Junos OS: * all versions before 21.2R3-S7,  * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S5,  * from 22.1 before 22.1R3-S5,  * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S3,  * from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S2,  * from 22.4 before 22.4R3,  * from 23.2 before 23.2R1-S2. Junos OS Evolved:  * all versions before 21.2R3-S7-EVO,  * from 21.3 before 21.3R3-S5-EVO,  * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S5-EVO,  * from 22.1 before 22.1R3-S5-EVO,  * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S3-EVO,  * from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S2-EVO, * from 22.4 before 22.4R3-EVO,  * from 23.2 before 23.2R1-S2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21615?
An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged attacker to access confidential information on the system. On all Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms, when NETCONF traceoptions are configured, and a super-user performs specific actions via NETCONF, then a low-privileged user can access sensitive information compromising the confidentiality of the system. This issue affects: Junos OS: * all versions before 21.2R3-S7,  * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S5,  * from 22.1 before 22.1R3-S5,  * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S3,  * from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S2,  * from 22.4 before 22.4R3,  * from 23.2 before 23.2R1-S2. Junos OS Evolved:  * all versions before 21.2R3-S7-EVO,  * from 21.3 before 21.3R3-S5-EVO,  * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S5-EVO,  * from 22.1 before 22.1R3-S5-EVO,  * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S3-EVO,  * from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S2-EVO, * from 22.4 before 22.4R3-EVO,  * from 23.2 before 23.2R1-S2.
How severe is CVE-2024-21615?
CVE-2024-21615 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-2024-21615 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21615?
CVE-2024-21615 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 146 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21615?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21615 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-21615 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19263.
When was CVE-2024-21615 published?
CVE-2024-21615 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (146)

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