VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2016-1278
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.45%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2016-08-05
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices reverts to "safe mode" authentication and allows root CLI logins without a password after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging use of the "request system software" command with the "partition" option.
Weakness classification
- CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Primary references
- cve@mitre.org — Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry