CVE-2016-4923

Junos J-Web: Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Description

Insufficient cross site scripting protection in J-Web component in Juniper Networks Junos OS may potentially allow a remote unauthenticated user to inject web script or HTML and steal sensitive data and credentials from a J-Web session and to perform administrative actions on the Junos device. Juniper SIRT is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 11.4 prior to 11.4R13-S3; 12.1X44 prior to 12.1X44-D60; 12.1X46 prior to 12.1X46-D40; 12.1X47 prior to 12.1X47-D30; 12.3 prior to 12.3R11; 12.3X48 prior to 12.3X48-D20; 13.2X51 prior to 13.2X51-D39, 13.2X51-D40; 13.3 prior to 13.3R9; 14.1 prior to 14.1R6; 14.2 prior to 14.2R6; 15.1 prior to 15.1R3; 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D20; 15.1X53 prior to 15.1X53-D57.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10764 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93529 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4923?
CVE-2016-4923 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4923?
To fix CVE-2016-4923, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4923 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-4923?
CVE-2016-4923 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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