CVE-2026-103406 (GCVE-0-2026-103406)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-28 16:35 – Updated: 2026-10-28 16:35
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Session Smart Conductor: An unauthenticated attacker causes arbitrary command execution during key management.
Summary
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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112183 | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Conductor |
Affected:
0 , < 7.0.5
(custom)
Affected: 7.1.0 , < 7.1.7 (custom) Affected: 7.2.0 , < 7.2.3 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2026-10-28 16:00
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