--- title: "CVE-2026-102062: Juniper Networks Junos OS - Remote Code Execution & Privilege Escalation" description: "Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series contains a use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability in the ipfd daemon, letting unauthenticated network attackers execute code with root privileges via a compromised HTTPS feed server." url: https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/CVE-2026-102062/ --- # CVE-2026-102062 Juniper Networks Junos OS - Remote Code Execution & Privilege Escalation Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series contains a use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability in the ipfd daemon, letting unauthenticated network attackers execute code with root privileges via a compromised HTTPS feed server. CVSS base score 8.1 /10 High CISA KEV Not listed Public exploit None known Authentication Not required [View the NVD record ↗](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102062) ## Details Type Remote Code Execution Impact Remote Code Execution, Privilege Escalation CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Published 14 October 2026 Updated 15 October 2026 Weakness [CWE-134](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/134.html) ## Vendor fix Update to the latest Junos OS version with the vulnerability fixed. Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them. ## References - [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102062](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102062) - [https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112186](https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112186) [← All CVEs](https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/) ## What this record can't tell you - Whether you run the affected software, and where - Whether an attacker can actually reach and exploit it - The misconfigurations that never get a CVE number - What it would cost the business, ranked into what to fix first Panop answers these inside your environment, for this CVE and every other finding. [Book a demo](https://panop.io/demo)