An XML injection vulnerability in Junos OS CLI can allow a locally authenticated user to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands as the root user. This issue was found during internal product security testing. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X53 prior to 15.1X53-D47, 15.1 prior to 15.1R3. Junos versions prior to 15.1 are not affected. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
Published 2017-07-17 13:18:19
Updated 2019-10-09 23:21:39
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-10603

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 10 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-10603

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.2
HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
NIST
7.8
HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.8
5.9
NIST
7.0
HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.0
5.9
Juniper Networks, Inc.

CWE ids for CVE-2017-10603

  • The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2017-10603

  • https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10805
    Juniper Networks - 2017-07 Security Bulletin: Junos OS: Local XML Injection through CLI command can lead to privilege escalation (CVE-2017-10603)
    Vendor Advisory
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038901
    Juniper Junos Command Line Interface XML Injection Bug Lets Local Users Obtain Root Privileges - SecurityTracker
    Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

Products affected by CVE-2017-10603

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