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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2017-2305

On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can create privileged users, allowi...

Vulnerability Description

On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can create privileged users, allowing privilege escalation.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
JuniperJunos Space<= 16.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-2305?

CVE-2017-2305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can create privileged users, allowi...

How severe is CVE-2017-2305?

CVE-2017-2305 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2305?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Juniper Junos Space.