CVE-2014-6448 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local users can bypass restrictions to execute arbitrary Python code, leading to privilege escalation on Juniper Junos OS devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-6448?
CVE-2014-6448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos, published on 15 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Juniper Junos OS 13.2 before 13.2R5, 13.2X51, 13.2X52, and 13.3 before 13.3R3 allow local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary Python code via vectors involving shell access.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6448?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Juniper Junos.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6448?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-6448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Juniper Junos
- CVE-2023-36845 Juniper Junos OS EX Series and SRX Series PHP External Variable Modification
- CVE-2020-1631 Juniper Junos OS Path Traversal
- CVE-2025-21590 Juniper Junos OS Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
- CVE-2023-36851 Juniper Junos OS SRX Series Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CVE-2023-36844 Juniper Junos OS EX Series PHP External Variable Modification
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqm4-w39p-g223.