CVE-2022-22182 Junos OS: A XSS vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands on a target J-Web session
An XSS vulnerability in Junos OS J-Web allows attackers to execute commands with administrator permissions via a crafted URL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22182?
CVE-2022-22182 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Juniper Junos, published on 14 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS J-Web allows an attacker to construct a URL that when visited by another user enables the attacker to execute commands with the target's permissions, including an administrator. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S19; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S10; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S10, 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S3, 19.1R3-S6; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S8, 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S3; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S5; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3-S2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S2, 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R1-S1, 21.1R2; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R1-S1, 21.2R2.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Juniper Junos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-22182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22182 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-9fvr-m6jg-h4hx.