Improper Authentication in Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU52322

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0232

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker with specific information about the deployment can mimic an already registered Test Agent and access its configuration including associated inventory details.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Paragon Active Assurance Control Center: 2.36

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:juniper_networks:paragon_active_assurance_control_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:juniper_networks:paragon_active_assurance_control_center:2.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11127&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.