CVE-2026-101956
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CVE-2026-101956 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Authentication vulnerability in the J-Web web management component of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Junos commands with root privileges via the exposed J-Web web interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Authentication vulnerability in the J-Web web management component of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary Junos commands with root privileges via the exposed J-Web web interface.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | >= 25.2, < 25.2R2-S2; >= 25.4, < 25.4R1-S3; >= 26.2, < 26.2R1-S2 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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