Auth bypass in Juniper Junos_os_evolved
CVE-2025-52954
A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the internal virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged user to gain root privileges, leading to a system compromise. Any low-privilege…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Juniper Junos_os_evolved — versions 22.2, 22.4, 23.2
- Juniper Networks Junos Os Evolved — versions 0, 22.4, 23.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- sirt@juniper.net (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-52954?
- CVE-2025-52954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos_os_evolved, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-07-11.
- How severe is CVE-2025-52954?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-52954 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.