Input validation error in Juniper Networks CTPView

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU57348

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0296

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the CTPView server is not enforcing HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). A remote attacker can perform a SSL-stripping man-in-the-middle attack, downgrade attack and weak cookie-hijacking protections.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CTPView: 7.3 - 9.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:juniper_networks:ctpview:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:juniper_networks:ctpview:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11210&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.