CVE-2023-36844

MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A PHP External Variable Modification vulnerability in J-Web of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to control certain, important environment variables. Using a crafted request an attacker is able to modify certain PHP environment variables leading to partial loss of integrity, which may allow chaining to other vulnerabilities. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S9; * 21.1 versions 21.1R1 and later; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S7; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5; * 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4; * 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2; * 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R3-S1; * 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S2, 22.4R3; * 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R1-S1, 23.2R2.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
ProductJuniper Junos OS
PublishedAug 17, 2023
First seenAug 17, 2023
Added to KEVNov 13, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-473CWE-473

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: Nov 17, 2023
Update
  • juniper junos20.4 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
juniper junosv < 20.4, 20.4, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 23.220.4

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