Answer in brief
CVE-2026-101956 records a Critical severity (CVSS 9.3) vulnerability in Junos OS: Unauthorized root command execution when J-Web is enabled. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Juniper Networks/Junos OS (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 9.3. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps Juniper Networks/Junos OS (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks/Junos OSgeneric | >=25.2 <25.2R2-S2 || >=25.4 <25.4R1-S3 || >=26.2 <26.2R1-S2 | 25.2R2-S2, 25.4R1-S3, 26.2R1-S2 |
Published upstream
Oct 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Oct 14, 2026
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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