VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-0053

CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.49%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-10-10

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series may allow an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.

Weakness classification

CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Primary references

sirt@juniper.net — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
sirt@juniper.net — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory