CVE-2018-0015

AppFormix: Debug Shell Command Execution in AppFormix Agent

Description

A malicious user with unrestricted access to the AppFormix application management platform may be able to access a Python debug console and execute system commands with root privilege. The AppFormix Agent exposes the debug console on a host where AppFormix Agent is executing. If the host is executing AppFormix Agent, an attacker may access the debug console and execute Python commands with root privilege. Affected AppFormix releases are: All versions up to and including 2.7.3; 2.11 versions prior to 2.11.3; 2.15 versions prior to 2.15.2. Juniper SIRT is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability, however, the issue has been seen in a production network. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: AppFormix v2.11.3, v2.15.2, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Follow security best current practices (BCPs) to limit the exploitable attack surface of critical infrastructure networking equipment. Use access lists or firewall filters to limit access to well known ports on the platform, and only from trusted, administrative networks or hosts.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks AppFormix
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10843 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0015?
CVE-2018-0015 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0015?
To fix CVE-2018-0015: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: AppFormix v2.11.3, v2.15.2, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2018-0015 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0015 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-2018-0015?
CVE-2018-0015 affects Juniper Networks AppFormix.
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