#VU98357 OS Command Injection in Juniper Junos Space - CVE-2024-39563

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98357

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39563

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos Space
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted HTTP GET request to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos Space: 24.1R1

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External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-10-Security-Bulletin-Junos-Space-Remote-Command-Execution-RCE-vulnerability-in-web-application-CVE-2024-39563

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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.