CVE-2022-22251

HIGH

Juniper Networks Junos OS <21.2R1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

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