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.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA69908
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0016
EPSS Percentile
5.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-522
CWE-275
CWE-257
Status
published
Products (1)
juniper/junos
20.2 - 21.2
Published
Oct 18, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026