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CVE-2021-0231

6.5 · MEDIUM

A path traversal vulnerability in the Juniper Networks SRX and vSRX Series may allow an authenticated J-web user to read sensitive system files.

Published Apr 22, 2021CWE-22EPSS 1.23%

Overview

CVE-2021-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A path traversal vulnerability in the Juniper Networks SRX and vSRX Series may allow an authenticated J-web user to read sensitive system files. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX and vSRX Series: 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S1; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R1-S4, 20.1R2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R1-S3, 20.2R2; This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 19.3R1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0231?

CVE-2021-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-0231?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-0231?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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