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CVE-2026-102059

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: EX Series, SRX Series, QFX Series: A rogue DHCP server causes root-level command execution when the phone-home client processes specific information

CVSS score

8.8

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.9

Published

21 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

CVE AI research

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DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-102059: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved phcd Command Injection Vulnerability

Sources read

2

Source agreement

Tam uyum

Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

An OS command injection vulnerability in the phcd component of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges via a rogue DHCP server.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability carries critical command execution risks that can allow attackers with adjacent network access to establish full control over the device.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor advisory
  • Apply updates for affected versions
  • Tighten network access controls
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Junos OS ve Junos OS Evolved ürünlerinin phcd bileşeninde bir komut enjeksiyonu açığı bulunmaktadır.

Kimlik doğrulamasız ve yandaki ağda bulunan bir saldırgan kötü amaçlı DHCP sunucusu aracılığıyla root yetkileri kazanabilir.

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An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the phone-home daemon (phcd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on EX Series, SRX Series, and QFX Series allows an adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via a rogue DHCP server.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-78

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-102059 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Juniper NetworksJunos OS View
2Juniper NetworksJunos OS Evolved View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 2

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
8.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
8.7CVSS V40HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:A/V:C/RE:M/U:XNVD
8.7CVSS V4_0HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/AU:Y/R:A/V:C/RE:MCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-102059 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureBitişik ağ
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.8 / 10
Attack VectorAdjacentComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorAdjacent network
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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