CVE-2020-1620

Name: CVE-2020-1620
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-08T20:15:13.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1620 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A local, authenticated user with shell can obtain the hashed values of login passwords via configd streamer log. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.3R1.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local, authenticated user with shell can obtain the hashed values of login passwords via configd streamer log. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.3R1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos Os Evolved	< 19.3r1

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11003Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11003Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1620?

A local, authenticated user with shell can obtain the hashed values of login passwords via configd streamer log. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.3R1.

How severe is CVE-2020-1620?

CVE-2020-1620 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1620?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-1620?

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Source: NVD / NIST