VDB
CVE-2026-103406
CVE-2026-103406
PUBLISHED
CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL
Reported by juniper · Published October 28, 2026
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command vulnerability in the AutomatedProvisioner in Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root via a specially crafted salt minion ID.
EPSS 0.52% · 44.0th percentile
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Session Smart Conductor | Juniper Networks | 7.2.3, 7.1.7, 7.0.5 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
0.52%
44.0th percentile
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Conductor | 0, 7.1.0, 7.2.0 |
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Conductor | 0, 7.1.0, 7.2.0 |
Timeline
- Oct 28, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 29, 2026 EPSS Score (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 29, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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