CVE-2022-22251

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

On cSRX Series devices software permission issues in the container filesystem and stored files combined with storing passwords in a recoverable format in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker to elevate their permissions to take control of any instance of a cSRX software deployment. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS 20.2 version 20.2R1 and later versions prior to 21.2R1 on cSRX Series.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-257CWE-275CWE-522

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 18, 2022
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2022-22251: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix