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CVE-2023-44194

HIGH · CVSS 8.4 EPSS 0.17%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-10-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2023-44194
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.17%

Original NVD Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the device to create a backdoor with root privileges. The issue is caused by improper directory permissions on a certain system directory, allowing an attacker with access to this directory to create a backdoor with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5; * 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S1.

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