An Improper Physical Access Control vulnerability in the console port control of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an attacker with physical access to the device to get access to a user account. When the console cable is disconnected, the logged in user is not logged out. This allows a malicious attacker with physical access to the console to resume a previous session and possibly gain administrative privileges. This issue affects Junos OS Evolved: * from 23.2R2-EVO before 23.2R2-S1-EVO, * from 23.4R1-EVO before 23.4R2-EVO.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6, with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from juniper organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-07-10T23:15:10.393
2025-02-07T19:36:39.607
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 6.6 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | juniper | junos_os_evolved | 23.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | juniper | junos_os_evolved | 23.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | juniper | junos_os_evolved | 23.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | juniper | junos_os_evolved | 23.4 | Yes |
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