CVE-2026-121290

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2026-121290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. On affected platforms running Arista EOS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) changing the BGP listen port from its default value disables default protective Access Control List (ACL) rules against unexpected BGP peering attempts.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) changing the BGP listen port from its default value disables default protective Access Control List (ACL) rules against unexpected BGP peering attempts.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Arista NetworksEOS>= 4.36.0F, <= 4.36.2F; >= 4.35.0F, <= 4.35.6M; >= 4.34.0F, <= 4.34.8M; >= 4.33.0F, <= 4.33.10M; >= 4.32.0F, < 4.33.0F; >= 1.0.0, < 4.32.0F

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-121290?
On affected platforms running Arista EOS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) changing the BGP listen port from its default value disables default protective Access Control List (ACL) rules against unexpected BGP peering attempts.
How severe is CVE-2026-121290?
CVE-2026-121290 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-121290?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST