CVE-2026-57028
Junos OS Evolved: A port which has been inadvertently exposed can be reached by an attacker
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 9, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-57028
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8cbe9d5a-a066-4c94-8978-4b15efeae968 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 8cbe9d5a-a066-4c94-8978-4b15efeae968 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Junos OS Evolved to a fixed version.
- Close unauthorized network access to the license manager.
- Verify internal communication channel restrictions.
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-2026-57028.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA110088 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-57028 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-57028
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Junos OS Evolved de Juniper Networks, Description: Una vulnerabilidad de restricción inadecuada del canal de comunicación a los puntos finales previstos en Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved permite a un atacante no autenticado y basado en la red causar el agotamiento de licencias. Debido a una inicialización incorrecta, un proceso que solo debería poder comunicarse internamente dentro del dispositivo, puede ser alcanzado a través de la red mediante un puerto abierto. Esto conduce a acceso no autorizado a la gestión de licencias. Este problema afecta a todas las versiones de Junos OS Evolved anteriores a 23.2R2-EVO. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:23.2:r1-s2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 23.2 Added Reference Type Juniper Networks, Inc.: https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA110088 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-57028', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-10T14:37:11.630273Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Juniper Networks', 'product': 'Junos OS Evolved', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '23.2R2-EVO', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:U/V:X/RE:M/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-923 Added Reference https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA110088