{"id":87099,"date":"2026-06-11T18:56:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:56:44","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-21589-unauthenticated-access-to-sensitive-reports-in-juniper-networks-paragon-active-assurance-control-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-21589-unauthenticated-access-to-sensitive-reports-in-juniper-networks-paragon-active-assurance-control-center\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-21589: Unauthenticated Access To Sensitive Reports in Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2024-21589 is a serious cybersecurity vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive reports potentially containing confidential configuration information. Given its severity and potential impact on system integrity and data privacy, it is crucial for affected users to apply mitigations and patches promptly.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-21589
\nSeverity: High (CVSS score 7.4)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance | 3.1.0, 3.2.0, 3.2.2, 3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.4.0<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from an improper access control feature introduced in version 3.1.0 of the Paragon Active Assurance Control Center that allows users to share account data selectively. An attacker can exploit this flaw to bypass authentication procedures and access sensitive reports without being logged in. This vulnerability presents an opportunity for malicious exfiltration of user data and potential system compromise.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. The attacker sends a malicious HTTP request to the vulnerable endpoint:<\/p>\n

GET \/reports\/ HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
The server erroneously responds with sensitive report data due to the improper access control, bypassing the need for authentication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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