CVE-2017-2335: juniper networks screenos Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-2335 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in juniper networks screenos. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 14-07-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A persistent cross site scripting vulnerability in NetScreen WebUI of Juniper Networks Juniper NetScreen Firewall+VPN running ScreenOS allows a user with the 'security' role to inject HTML/JavaScript content into the management session of other users including the administrator. This enables the lower-privileged user to effectively execute commands with the permissions of an administrator. This issue affects Juniper Networks ScreenOS 6.3.0 releases prior to 6.3.0r24 on SSG Series. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.