CVE-2019-0021

Juniper ATP: secret CLI inputs are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text

HIGH

7.1

CVSS Score

Published: January 15, 2019 at 09:00 PM UTC

Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:07 AM UTC

4 products affected across 2 vendorsAdvanced Threat PreventionAtp700Atp400

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Severity

HIGH7.1

Exploit prediction

EPSS 0.3%

Description

On Juniper ATP, secret passphrase CLI inputs, such as "set mcm", are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text, allowing authenticated local user to be able to view these secret information. This issue affects Juniper ATP 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.4.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Advanced Threat Prevention · Juniper

95%

5.0.0 ≤ v < 5.0.4

Affected range stops below 5.0.4, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

juniper-atp400 (environment) · juniper-atp700 (environment)

Advanced Threat Prevention · Juniper Networks

60%

5.0 ≤ v < 5.0.45.0

Affected range stops below 5.0.4, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Atp400 · Juniperdevice

80%

All versions

Atp700 · Juniperdevice

80%

All versions

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10918

References (1)

x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory

Source: [email protected]

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10918

CVSS

7.1HIGHjuniper

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Complexity: LOW
Privileges: LOW
User Interaction: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality: HIGH
Integrity: HIGH
Availability: NONE

Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED

CWE

CWE-532

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