CVE-2022-22251
HIGHJuniper Networks Junos OS <21.2R1 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
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