CVE-2019-0020 : What You Need to Know
Discover the impact of CVE-2019-0020 affecting Juniper ATP versions prior to 5.0.3. Learn about the critical vulnerability, its technical details, and mitigation steps.
Juniper ATP: Hard coded credentials used in Web Collector
Understanding CVE-2019-0020
In the Web Collector instance of Juniper ATP, there is a presence of pre-set login credentials that can be exploited by an unauthorized individual, enabling them to gain complete control over any installed version of the software.
What is CVE-2019-0020?
This vulnerability affects Juniper Networks Juniper ATP versions earlier than 5.0.3.
The Impact of CVE-2019-0020
- CVSS Score: 10 (Critical)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
Technical Details of CVE-2019-0020
In-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Juniper ATP ships with hard coded credentials in the Web Collector instance, allowing attackers to take full control of the software.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Juniper ATP
- Vendor: Juniper Networks
- Affected Versions: Juniper ATP 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to version 5.0.3 or later
- Limit access to trusted administrators from trusted networks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access controls
- Implement strong password policies
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all software is regularly updated to the latest version