CVE-2020-1606

Junos OS: Path traversal vulnerability in J-Web

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the Juniper Networks Junos OS device may allow an authenticated J-web user to read files with 'world' readable permission and delete files with 'world' writeable permission. This issue does not affect system files that can be accessed only by root user. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S13; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D85 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D51; 15.1F6 versions prior to 15.1F6-S13; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S5; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D180 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D238 on QFX5200/QFX5110 Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R4-S13, 16.1R7-S5; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S10; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R3-S1; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S9, 17.2R3-S2; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S5; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S8; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.3R12-S13, 12.3X48-D85, 14.1X53-D51, 15.1F6-S13, 15.1R7-S5, 15.1X49-D180, 15.1X53-D238, 16.1R4-S13, 16.1R7-S5, 16.2R2-S10, 17.1R3-S1, 17.2R1-S9, 17.2R3-S2, 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S5, 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S8, 18.2R3, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3, 18.4R2, 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Limit access to the J-Web interface to only trusted users to reduce risks of exploitation of this vulnerability.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
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References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10985 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1606?
CVE-2020-1606 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1606?
To fix CVE-2020-1606: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.3R12-S13, 12.3X48-D85, 14.1X53-D51, 15.1F6-S13, 15.1R7-S5, 15.1X49-D180, 15.1X53-D238, 16.1R4-S13, 16.1R7-S5, 16.2R2-S10, 17.1R3-S1, 17.2R1-S9, 17.2R3-S2, 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S5, 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S8, 18.2R3, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3, 18.4R2, 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2020-1606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1606 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-2020-1606?
CVE-2020-1606 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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