Information disclosure in Junos OS Evolved

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU88442

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30406

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on the ACX Series devices stored users credential in clear text. A local privileged user can read the file and obtain credentials of other users.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 23.2R1-EVO - 23.2R1-S2-EVO

External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-04-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-ACX-Series-with-Paragon-Active-Assurance-Test-Agent-A-local-high-privileged-attacker-can-recover-other-administrators-credentials-CVE-2024-30406

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.