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CVE-2023-28966
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2023-04-17T22:15:08.817 · Last modified 2026-06-17T05:49:05.430

Summary

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a low-privileged local attacker with shell access to modify existing files or execute commands as root. The issue is caused by improper file and directory permissions on certain system files, allowing an attacker with access to these files and folders to inject CLI commands as root. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO.

Affected products

juniper — junos_os_evolved

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