CVE-2026-103401
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CVE-2026-103401 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in the unauthenticated web server handlers in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor allows a local unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files as root via unauthenticated API endpoints. This vulnerability can be exploited on Mist-managed routers and on unmanaged Routers that have not yet been onboarded to a Conductor. Routers already managed by Conductor are not affected..
Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in the unauthenticated web server handlers in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor allows a local unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files as root via unauthenticated API endpoints. This vulnerability can be exploited on Mist-managed routers and on unmanaged Routers that have not yet been onboarded to a Conductor. Routers already managed by Conductor are not affected.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Router | < 7.0.5; >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.7; >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.3 |
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Conductor | < 7.0.5; >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.7; >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.3 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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