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CVE-2022-22251

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2022-10-18 Modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Affected Platforms

Juniper CsrxJuniper Junos

Weakness Type

CWE-257, CWE-275, CWE-522

References