Junos OS: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists where authenticated users with shell access can become root
Priority LOW 34CWE-269Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Privilege escalation
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-269.
Summary
An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in a shell session of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an authenticated unprivileged attacker to gain full control of the system. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D45 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R11 on EX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D30 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100;; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00378 31st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Junos OS (Juniper Networks): 12.1X46-D45, 12.3X48-D20, 15.1X49-D20 +2
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Junos OS | 12.1X46 to before 12.1X46-D45; 12.3X48 to before 12.3X48-D20; 15.1X49 to before 15.1X49-D20 | 12.1X46-D45, 12.3X48-D20, 15.1X49-D20 | Patch available | CNA |
| Juniper | Junos OS | 12.3 to before 12.3R11 | 12.3R11 | Patch available | CNA |
| Juniper | Junos OS | 14.1X53 to before 14.1X53-D30 | 14.1X53-D30 | Patch available | CNA |
- Junos OS VendorJuniper Affected 12.1X46 to before 12.1X46-D45; 12.3X48 to before 12.3X48-D20; 15.1X49 to before 15.1X49-D20 Fixed in 12.1X46-D45, 12.3X48-D20, 15.1X49-D20 Patch available CNA
- Junos OS VendorJuniper Affected 12.3 to before 12.3R11 Fixed in 12.3R11 Patch available CNA
- Junos OS VendorJuniper Affected 14.1X53 to before 14.1X53-D30 Fixed in 14.1X53-D30 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 72
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d10 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d15 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d20:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d20 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d25:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d25 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d30:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d30 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d35:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d35 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d40:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1x46 d40 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx110:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d10 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d15 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d20:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d20 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d25:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d25 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d30:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d30 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d35:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d35 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.1x46:d40:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1x46 d40 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx110:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
Show 62 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx1400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx1500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx210:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx220:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx240:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx320:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx340:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx3400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx345:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx3600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx4100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx4200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx550:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5800:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx650:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3x48 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3x48 d10 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3x48 d15 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r1 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r10:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r10 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r2 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r3 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r4 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r5 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r6:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r6 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r7:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r7 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r8:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r8 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r9:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 r9 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex_rps:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200-c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2300-c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4550:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex9200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d10 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d15 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d16:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d16 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d25:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d25 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d26:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d26 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d27:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.1x53 d27 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3300\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4550\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex6200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex8200\/vc_\(xre\):-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx3500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx3600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx5100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.1x49 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
| cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.1x49 d10 | Vulnerable | Juniper |
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx1400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx1500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx210:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx220:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx240:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx320:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx340:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx3400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx345:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx3600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx4100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx4200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx550:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx5800:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:srx650:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3x48 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3x48 d10 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3x48:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3x48 d15 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r1 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r10:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r10 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r2 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r3 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r4 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r5 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r6 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r7:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r7 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r8:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r8 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:12.3:r9:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3 r9 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex_rps:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200-c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2300-c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4550:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex9200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d10 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d15:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d15 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d16:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d16 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d25:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d25 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d26:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d26 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:d27:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.1x53 d27 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex2200\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex3300\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex4550\/vc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex6200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:ex8200\/vc_\(xre\):-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx3500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx3600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:h:juniper:qfx5100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.1x49 Vulnerable ·Juniper
- cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:15.1x49:d10:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.1x49 d10 Vulnerable ·Juniper
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Junos OS (Juniper Networks) Fixed in 12.1X46-D45, 12.3X48-D20, 15.1X49-D20
- Fix · CNA Junos OS (Juniper Networks) Fixed in 12.3R11
- Fix · CNA Junos OS (Juniper Networks) Fixed in 14.1X53-D30
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-0024
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-35vv-xp9m-c452
References
Advisory 1
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Sources
- CVE-2018-0024 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-0024 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-35vv-xp9m-c452 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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