CVE-2023-44187

Junos OS Evolved: 'file copy' CLI command can disclose password to shell users

Published Oct 11, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the 'file copy' command of Junos OS Evolved allows a local, authenticated attacker with shell access to view passwords supplied on the CLI command-line. These credentials can then be used to provide unauthorized access to the remote system.

This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved:
* All versions prior to 20.4R3-S7-EVO;
* 21.1 versions 21.1R1-EVO and later;
* 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S5-EVO;
* 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S4-EVO;
* 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S4-EVO;
* 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S2-EVO;
* 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2-EVO.


Remediation

Vendor Solution

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved 20.4R3-S7-EVO, 21.2R3-S5-EVO, 21.3R3-S4-EVO, 21.4R3-S4-EVO, 22.1R3-S2-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO, 22.3R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.


Vendor Workaround

Restrict Junos OS Evolved shell access to trusted users only. Avoid or disallow the use of the 'file copy' command.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-48546 An Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the 'file copy' command of Junos OS Evolved allows a local, authenticated attacker with shell access to view passwords supplied on the CLI command-line. These credentials can then be used to provide unauthorized access to the remote system. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S7-EVO; * 21.1 versions 21.1R1-EVO and later; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S5-EVO; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S4-EVO; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S4-EVO; * 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S2-EVO; * 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2-EVO.
References
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
juniper
Published
Updated
Sep 18, 2024, 2:36 PM
Reserved
Sep 26, 2023, 7:30 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 11, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:27 AM