Juniper Junos J-Web Remote Code Execution (PSN-2013-04-914)

high Nessus Plugin ID 66512

Synopsis

The remote device is missing a vendor-supplied security patch.

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the remote Junos device has a remote code execution vulnerability. When J-Web is enabled, authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands. This could allow an unprivileged user (e.g., read only access) to get complete administrative access. A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit this to run arbitrary commands with administrative privileges.

Solution

Apply the relevant Junos upgrade referenced in Juniper advisory PSN-2013-04-914.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?3f3b3a90

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 66512

File Name: juniper_psn-2013-04-914.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: combined

Published: 5/20/2013

Updated: 8/7/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:juniper:junos

Required KB Items: Host/Juniper/JUNOS/Version, Host/Juniper/JUNOS/BuildDate

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/5/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/5/2013

Reference Information

BID: 60013