#VU49541 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Juniper Junos Space


Published: 2017-10-12 | Updated: 2021-01-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49541

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0220

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos Space
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to shared secrets are stored in recoverable format and directly exposed through the UI. A remote user can retrieve shared secrets from the system and recover them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11110&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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