CVE-2020-1623

Name: CVE-2020-1623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-08T20:15:13.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1623 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A local, authenticated user with shell can view sensitive configuration information via the ev.ops configuration file. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.2R1.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local, authenticated user with shell can view sensitive configuration information via the ev.ops configuration file. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.2R1.

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	< 19.2r1

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-2020-1623?

A local, authenticated user with shell can view sensitive configuration information via the ev.ops configuration file. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.2R1.

How severe is CVE-2020-1623?

CVE-2020-1623 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-2020-1623?

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-2020-1623?

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Source: NVD / NIST