VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-1666

CVSS score6.6 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-10-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The system console configuration option 'log-out-on-disconnect' In Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved fails to log out an active CLI session when the console cable is disconnected. This could allow a malicious attacker with physical access to the console the ability to resume a previous interactive session and possibly gain administrative privileges. This issue affects all Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved versions after 18.4R1-EVO, prior to 20.2R1-EVO.

Weakness classification

  • sirt@juniper.net: CWE-284
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-613

Primary references