CVE-2023-28963

Junos OS: User-controlled input vulnerability in J-Web

Description

An Improper Authentication vulnerability in cert-mgmt.php, used by the J-Web component of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to read arbitrary files from temporary folders on the device. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions prior to 19.1R3-S10; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S7; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S8; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S11; 20.1 version 20.1R1 and later versions; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S7; 20.3 version 20.3R1 and later versions; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S6; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S5; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S3; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S1; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2-S1, 22.2R3; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R1-S2, 22.3R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 19.1R3-S10, 19.2R3-S7, 19.3R3-S8, 19.4R3-S11, 20.2R3-S7, 20.4R3-S6, 21.1R3-S5, 21.2R3-S4, 21.3R3-S3, 21.4R3-S3, 22.1R3-S1, 22.2R2-S1, 22.2R3, 22.3R1-S2, 22.3R2, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Disable J-Web, or limit access to only trusted hosts.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA70587 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28963?
CVE-2023-28963 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28963?
To fix CVE-2023-28963: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 19.1R3-S10, 19.2R3-S7, 19.3R3-S8, 19.4R3-S11, 20.2R3-S7, 20.4R3-S6, 21.1R3-S5, 21.2R3-S4, 21.3R3-S3, 21.4R3-S3, 22.1R3-S1, 22.2R2-S1, 22.2R3, 22.3R1-S2, 22.3R2, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2023-28963 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28963 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-2023-28963?
CVE-2023-28963 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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