Juniper Junos OS Evolved on ACX cleartext storage in file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Juniper Junos OS Evolved on ACX and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in cleartext storage in file. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-30406. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Juniper Junos OS Evolved on ACX (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage in file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-313. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext in a file, or on disk. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A Cleartext Storage in a File on Disk vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on network devices allows a local, authenticated attacker with high privileges to read all other users login credentials. This issue affects only Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved ACX Series devices using the Paragon Active Assurance Test Agent software installed on these devices from 23.1R1-EVO through 23.2R2-EVO.  This issue does not affect releases before 23.1R1-EVO.

The advisory is shared for download at supportportal.juniper.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-30406 since 03/26/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1555.

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Class: Cleartext storage in file
CWE: CWE-313 / CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/26/2024 🔍
04/12/2024 +16 days 🔍
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01/23/2026 +651 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: JSA79104
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-30406 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-30406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-260544

Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2024 17:40
Updated: 01/23/2026 18:55
Changes: 04/12/2024 17:40 (63), 04/06/2025 13:00 (4), 01/23/2026 18:55 (13)
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