CVE-2022-22242: Junos OS: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in J-Web
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the J-Web component of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker to run malicious scripts reflected off of J-Web to the victim's browser in the context of their session within J-Web. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS all versions prior to 19.1R3-S9; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S6; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S7; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S7, 19.4R3-S8; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3-S5; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S5; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S5; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S4; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S1; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R2; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22242?
CVE-2022-22242 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on user sessions in J-Web.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22242?
To remediate CVE-2022-22242, upgrade your Junos OS to a version that is not affected, as detailed in vendor advisories.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2022-22242?
CVE-2022-22242 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session.
Which Junos OS versions are affected by CVE-2022-22242?
CVE-2022-22242 affects Junos OS versions 19.1 prior to 19.2.
Can CVE-2022-22242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-22242 can be exploited remotely by an attacker without needing authentication.