CVE-2018-0015: juniper networks appformix Missing Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0015 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Missing Authorization vulnerability in juniper networks appformix. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 22-02-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A malicious user with unrestricted access to the AppFormix application management platform may be able to access a Python debug console and execute system commands with root privilege. The AppFormix Agent exposes the debug console on a host where AppFormix Agent is executing. If the host is executing AppFormix Agent, an attacker may access the debug console and execute Python commands with root privilege. Affected AppFormix releases are: All versions up to and including 2.7.3; 2.11 versions prior to 2.11.3; 2.15 versions prior to 2.15.2. Juniper SIRT is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability, however, the issue has been seen in a production network. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.

• CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.