Vulnerability Description
A malicious user with unrestricted access to the AppFormix application management platform may be able to access a Python debug console and execute system commands with root privilege. The AppFormix Agent exposes the debug console on a host where AppFormix Agent is executing. If the host is executing AppFormix Agent, an attacker may access the debug console and execute Python commands with root privilege. Affected AppFormix releases are: All versions up to and including 2.7.3; 2.11 versions prior to 2.11.3; 2.15 versions prior to 2.15.2. Juniper SIRT is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability, however, the issue has been seen in a production network. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Appformix | <= 2.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10843Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10843Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0015?
CVE-2018-0015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A malicious user with unrestricted access to the AppFormix application management platform may be able to access a Python debug console and execute system commands with root privilege. The AppFormix A...
How severe is CVE-2018-0015?
CVE-2018-0015 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Juniper Appformix.