CVE-2026-57028
7.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2026-57028 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting juniper junos_os_evolved. It was published on July 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
An Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause license exhaustion.
Due to an incorrect initialization, a process which should only be able to communicate internally within the device, can be reached over the network via an open port. This leads to unauthorized access to the license management.
This issue affects all Junos OS Evolved versions before 23.2R2-EVO.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update junos_os_evolved to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| juniper | junos_os_evolved | >= 0, < 23.2 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-57028?
CVE-2026-57028 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting juniper junos_os_evolved. It was published on July 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-57028?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-57028?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update junos_os_evolved to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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