CVE-2026-103409
Reported by juniper · Published October 28, 2026
A Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to obtain administrative privileges by passing crafted URL parameters to an insecure endpoint running as root. Note that this vulnerability can only be exploited prior to the device being onboarded to Mist/Conductor. The issue can no longer be exploited once a device is onboarded to Mist/Conductor.
EPSS 0.35% · 28.5th percentile
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Session Smart Router | Juniper Networks | 7.2.3, 7.1.7, 7.0.5 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Router | 0, 7.1.0, 7.2.0 |
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Router | 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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vulnetix vdb fixes CVE-2026-103409
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"https://api.vdb.vulnetix.com/v2/vuln/CVE-2026-103409/fixes/registry"
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