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CVE-2016-1278

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.45%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2016-1278
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.45%

Original NVD Description

Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices reverts to "safe mode" authentication and allows root CLI logins without a password after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging use of the "request system software" command with the "partition" option.