CVE-2019-0025 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-0025, a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Juniper ATP's RADIUS configuration menu, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative actions. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations here.
A security flaw in the RADIUS configuration menu of Juniper ATP could lead to cross-site scripting attacks, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative actions on affected devices.
Understanding CVE-2019-0025
A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Juniper ATP's RADIUS configuration menu.
What is CVE-2019-0025?
- The vulnerability allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts, compromising sensitive data and credentials.
- Attackers could deceive subsequent administrative users into executing unauthorized actions.
The Impact of CVE-2019-0025
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
- Exploitation: Requires user interaction
- No known malicious exploitation reported by Juniper SIRT.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-0025
Affecting Juniper ATP versions 5.0 and earlier, up to version 5.0.3.
Vulnerability Description
- XSS vulnerability in the RADIUS configuration menu.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Juniper ATP
- Vendor: Juniper Networks
- Versions Affected: Custom version 5 up to 5.0.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Exploitation through network-based attack.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Update to version 5.0.3 or later to resolve the issue.
- Limit access to trusted administrators from trusted networks to minimize risk.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update security patches.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices.
Patching and Updates
- Juniper recommends updating to version 5.0.3 or subsequent releases to mitigate the vulnerability.