CVE-2017-2306 Missing authorization in Junos Space

High 8.8 Published Updated

Readonly users can execute code on Junos Space devices due to insufficient authorization checks, requiring an upgrade to secure the administrative interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2306?

CVE-2017-2306 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Juniper Junos Space, published on 30 May 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can execute code on the device.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2306?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Juniper Junos Space.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2306?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-2306 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2306 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Juniper Junos Space vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jffw-8f4h-x7fq.

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