CVE-2022-22251

HIGH

Juniper Networks Junos OS <21.2R1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

On cSRX Series devices software permission issues in the container filesystem and stored files combined with storing passwords in a recoverable format in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker to elevate their permissions to take control of any instance of a cSRX software deployment. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS 20.2 version 20.2R1 and later versions prior to 21.2R1 on cSRX Series.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0007
EPSS Percentile 21.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-522 CWE-275 CWE-257
Status published

Affected Products (1)

juniper/junos < 21.2

Timeline

Published Oct 18, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026