CVE-2016-1278

7.8 HIGH
Published: August 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices reverts to "safe mode" authentication and allows root CLI logins without a password after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging use of the "request system software" command with the "partition" option.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10753
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91757
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036307
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10753
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91757
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036307
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
36th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

juniper