CVE-2017-2337: ScreenOS: XSS vulnerability in ScreenOS Firewall
A persistent cross site scripting vulnerability in NetScreen WebUI of Juniper Networks Juniper NetScreen Firewall+VPN running ScreenOS allows a user with the 'security' role to inject HTML/JavaScript content into the management session of other users including the administrator. This enables the lower-privileged user to effectively execute commands with the permissions of an administrator. This issue affects Juniper Networks ScreenOS 6.3.0 releases prior to 6.3.0r24 on SSG Series. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2337?
CVE-2017-2337 has a high severity rating due to its potential for persistent cross-site scripting attacks.
What versions of Juniper ScreenOS are affected by CVE-2017-2337?
CVE-2017-2337 affects all versions of Juniper ScreenOS 6.3.0 up to 6.3.0-r23b.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2337?
To remediate CVE-2017-2337, users should update to the patched version of ScreenOS provided by Juniper Networks.
What is a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in CVE-2017-2337?
A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that persist across user sessions in the Juniper NetScreen WebUI.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-2337?
CVE-2017-2337 can be exploited by a user with the 'security' role within the management session of Juniper NetScreen.