CVE-2023-36844

What it is

A PHP External Variable Modification vulnerability in J-Web of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to control certain, important environment variables.

Using a crafted request an attacker is able to modify

certain PHP environment variables leading to partial loss of integrity, which may allow chaining to other vulnerabilities.
This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series:



* All versions prior to 20.4R3-S9;
* 21.1 versions 21.1R1 and later;
* 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S7;
* 21.3 versions

prior to

21.3R3-S5;
* 21.4 versions

prior to

21.4R3-S5;
* 22.1 versions

prior to

22.1R3-S4;
* 22.2 versions

prior to

22.2R3-S2;
* 22.3 versions

prior to 22.3R3-S1;
* 22.4 versions

prior to

22.4R2-S2, 22.4R3;
* 23.2 versions prior to

23.2R1-S1, 23.2R2.

CISA: Juniper Junos OS on EX Series contains a PHP external variable modification vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to control certain, important environment variables. Using a crafted request an attacker is able to modify certain PHP environment variables, leading to partial loss of integrity, which may allow chaining to other vulnerabilities.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Deadline for US federal agencies: November 17, 2023

• supportportal.juniper.net/JSA72300