Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataJuniper Networks Session Smart Router contains a missing authentication flaw (CWE-306) on a critical function. An unauthenticated attacker on the network can send crafted URL parameters to an insecure endpoint running as root and gain administrative privileges. Exploitation is only possible before the device is onboarded to Mist/Conductor, and the issue can no longer be exploited afterward. The flaw is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8.
NVD description
A Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to obtain administrative privileges by passing crafted URL parameters to an insecure endpoint running as root. Note that this vulnerability can only be exploited prior to the device being onboarded to Mist/Conductor. The issue can no longer be exploited once a device is onboarded to Mist/Conductor.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.35%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 28% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 28 oct. 2026
- Updated
- 28 oct. 2026
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
- Source
- sirt@juniper.net
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (1)
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