Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in the unauthenticated web server handlers in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router and Session Smart Conductor allows a local unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files as root via unauthenticated API endpoints.
This vulnerability can be exploited on Mist-managed routers and on unmanaged Routers that have not yet been onboarded to a Conductor. Routers already managed by Conductor are not affected.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Router | < 7.0.5; >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.7; >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.3 |
| Juniper Networks | Session Smart Conductor | < 7.0.5; >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.7; >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 6, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis