CVE-2020-1628: Juniper Networks Junos OS uses the 128.0.0.0/2 subnet for internal communications between the RE and PFEs. It was discovered that packets utilizing th...

Description

Juniper Networks Junos OS uses the 128.0.0.0/2 subnet for internal communications between the RE and PFEs. It was discovered that packets utilizing these IP addresses may egress an EX4300 switch, leaking configuration information such as heartbeats, kernel versions, etc. out to the Internet, leading to an information exposure vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D53 on EX4300; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S6 on EX4300; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D200, 15.1X49-D210 on EX4300; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S7 on EX4300; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2 on EX4300; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S3 on EX4300; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7 on EX4300; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3 on EX4300; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S8 on EX4300; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S2 on EX4300; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3, 18.3R3-S1 on EX4300; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3 on EX4300; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2 on EX4300; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S4, 19.2R2 on EX4300; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R1-S1, 19.3R2 on EX4300.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Juniper	Junos	14.1x53	—
Juniper	Junos	15.1	—
Juniper	Junos	15.1x49	—
Juniper	Junos	16.1	—
Juniper	Junos	17.1	—
Juniper	Junos	17.2	—
Juniper	Junos	17.3	—
Juniper	Junos	17.4	—
Juniper	Junos	18.1	—
Juniper	Junos	18.2	—
Juniper	Junos	18.3	—
Juniper	Junos	18.4	—
Juniper	Junos	19.1	—
Juniper	Junos	19.2	—
Juniper	Junos	19.3	R1

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11008Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11008Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1628?

Juniper Networks Junos OS uses the 128.0.0.0/2 subnet for internal communications between the RE and PFEs. It was discovered that packets utilizing these IP addresses may egress an EX4300 switch, leaking configuration information such as heartbeats, kernel versions, etc. out to the Internet, leading to an information exposure vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D53 on EX4300; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S6 on EX4300; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D200, 15.1X49-D210 on EX4300; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S7 on EX4300; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2 on EX4300; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S3 on EX4300; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7 on EX4300; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3 on EX4300; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S8 on EX4300; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S2 on EX4300; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3, 18.3R3-S1 on EX4300; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3 on EX4300; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2 on EX4300; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S4, 19.2R2 on EX4300; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R1-S1, 19.3R2 on EX4300.

How severe is CVE-2020-1628?

CVE-2020-1628 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1628?

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.