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CVE-2023-28983

8.8 · HIGH

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in gRPC Network Operations Interface (gNOI) server module of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated, low privileged, network based attacker…

Published Apr 17, 2023CWE-78EPSS 1.48%

Overview

CVE-2023-28983 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in gRPC Network Operations Interface (gNOI) server module of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated, low privileged, network based attacker to inject shell commands and execute code. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved 21.4 version 21.4R1-EVO and later versions prior to 22.1R1-EVO.

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-2023-28983?

CVE-2023-28983 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-28983?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-28983?

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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