#VU112735 Missing authorization in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2025-52954

Vulnerability identifier: #VU112735

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-52954

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Junos OS Evolved
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization error in the internal virtual routing and forwarding (VRF). A local user can gain root privileges, leading to a system compromise.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: before

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External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2025-07-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-A-low-privileged-user-can-execute-CLI-commands-and-modify-the-configuration-compromise-the-system-CVE-2025-52954

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.