CVE-2026-103402
Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor: Lack of integrity verification in cache files causes arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation
Description
An Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in PCLI in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor allows an attacker with write access to the model cache directory to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the processing of unverified cache files.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 28, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-103402
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8cbe9d5a-a066-4c94-8978-4b15efeae968 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Restrict write access to the model cache directory.
- Verify the integrity of cache files before processing.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-103402.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112183 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in PCLI in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor allows an attacker with write access to the model cache directory to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the processing of unverified cache files. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-345 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103402.json">CVE-2026-103402</a> Added Reference https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112183