CVE-2021-0265

Contrail Insights: The REST API implementation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands as root.

Description

An unvalidated REST API in the AppFormix Agent of Juniper Networks AppFormix allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands as root on the host running the AppFormix Agent, when certain preconditions are performed by the attacker, thus granting the attacker full control over the environment. This issue affects: Juniper Networks AppFormix 3 versions prior to 3.1.22, 3.2.14, 3.3.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: AppFormix 3.1.22, 3.2.14, 3.3.0, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.43% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Contrail Insights
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11156 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0265?
CVE-2021-0265 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0265?
To fix CVE-2021-0265: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: AppFormix 3.1.22, 3.2.14, 3.3.0, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2021-0265 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-0265 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-0265?
CVE-2021-0265 affects Juniper Networks Contrail Insights.
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