CVE-2021-0275: Junos OS: J-Web: Cross-site scripting attack allows an attacker to gain control of another users session.
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in J-Web on Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to target another user's session thereby gaining access to the users session. The other user session must be active for the attack to succeed. Once successful, the attacker has the same privileges as the user. If the user has root privileges, the attacker may be able to gain full control of the device. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S15 on EX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D95 on SRX Series; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S6 on EX Series; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D200 on SRX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S7; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S11, 16.2R3; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S3; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S9; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3-S1; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R2-S4, 18.4R3; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S1, 19.1R3; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S3, 19.2R2; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0275?
CVE-2021-0275 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0275?
To fix CVE-2021-0275, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Junos OS as provided by Juniper Networks.
Which Junos OS versions are affected by CVE-2021-0275?
CVE-2021-0275 affects Junos OS versions 12.3, 15.1, and 16.1 among others.
Can CVE-2021-0275 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-0275 requires an active user session to successfully exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-0275?
CVE-2021-0275 is identified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.