CVE-2017-2305

Published: May 30, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

8.8

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

On Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1, due to an insufficient authorization check, readonly users on the Junos Space administrative web interface can create privileged users, allowing privilege escalation.

Affected (1)

Products: Juniper: Junos Space

Juniper

1 product

Junos Space

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Juniper Junos Space	Up to 16.1

Related CWEs

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98759

Source: sirt@juniper.net

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10770

Source: sirt@juniper.net

MitigationVendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98759

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10770

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

MitigationVendor Advisory

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