CVE-2025-30650
Junos OS: Privileged local user can gain access to a Linux-based FPC as root
Reported by juniper · Published April 8, 2026
A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in command processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a privileged local attacker to gain access to Linux-based line cards as root. This issue affects systems running Junos OS using Linux-based line cards. Affected line cards include: * MPC7, MPC8, MPC9, MPC10, MPC11 * LC2101, LC2103 * LC480, LC4800, LC9600 * MX304 (built-in FPC) * MX-SPC3 * SRX5K-SPC3 * EX9200-40XS * FPC3-PTX-U2, FPC3-PTX-U3 * FPC3-SFF-PTX * LC1101, LC1102, LC1104, LC1105 This issue affects Junos OS: * all versions before 22.4R3-S8, * from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S6, * from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S6, * from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S3, * from 24.4 before 24.4R2, * from 25.2 before 25.2R2.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Junos OS | Juniper Networks | 25.2R2, 24.4R2, 24.2R2-S3, 23.4R2-S6, 23.2R2-S6, 22.4R3-S8 |
| junos | juniper | 22.4 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | 0, 23.2, 23.4 |
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | 23.2, 23.4, 24.2 |
Timeline
- Apr 8, 2026 CVE Published
- Apr 8, 2026 PoC Published
- Apr 13, 2026 CVE Updated
- May 18, 2026 EPSS Score (23 in total, the first dated here)
- Jun 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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References
- third-party-advisory
- vendor-advisory
- https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA107863 vendor-advisory