How severe is CVE-2024-30406?

CVE-2024-30406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-30406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30406?

CVE-2024-30406 primarily affects Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30406?

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

Does CVE-2024-30406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28327.

When was CVE-2024-30406 published?

CVE-2024-30406 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30406

CVE-2024-30406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-313.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28327
Weakness: CWE-313
Affected product: Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cleartext Storage in a File on Disk vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on network devices allows a local, authenticated attacker with high privileges to read all other users login credentials. This issue affects only Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on these devices from 23.1R1-EVO through 23.2R2-EVO. This issue does not affect releases before 23.1R1-EVO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30406?: A Cleartext Storage in a File on Disk vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on network devices allows a local, authenticated attacker with high privileges to read all other users login credentials. This issue affects only Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on these devices from 23.1R1-EVO through 23.2R2-EVO. This issue does not affect releases before 23.1R1-EVO.
How severe is CVE-2024-30406?: CVE-2024-30406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-30406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30406?: CVE-2024-30406 primarily affects Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-30406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28327.
When was CVE-2024-30406 published?: CVE-2024-30406 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:paragon_active_assurance_test_agent:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.1:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.1:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1-s2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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