CVE-2025-11198: Security Director Policy Enforcer: An unrestricted API allows a network-based unauthenticated attacker to deploy malicious vSRX images to VMWare NSX Server

Published Oct 9, 2025
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Updated

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Security Director Policy Enforcer allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to replace legitimate vSRX images with malicious ones.

If a trusted user initiates deployment, Security Director Policy Enforcer will deliver the attacker's uploaded image to VMware NSX instead of a legitimate one.

This issue affects Security Director Policy Enforcer:

All versions before 23.1R1 Hotpatch v3.

This issue does not affect Junos Space Security Director Insights.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Juniper Networks Security Director Policy Enforcer<23.1R1 Hotpatch v3
Juniper Security Director Policy Enforcer<23.1
Juniper Security Director Policy Enforcer=23.1-r1
Juniper Security Director Policy Enforcer=23.1-r1_hotpatch_v1
Juniper Security Director Policy Enforcer=23.1-r1_hotpatch_v2

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Security Director Policy Enforcer 23.1 Hotpatch v3, 24.1R4, and all subsequent releases. Additionally, Juniper SIRT suggests action taken to rotate secrets across all devices after upgrading.

Event History

Oct 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11198?

CVE-2025-11198 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthenticated attackers to replace legitimate vSRX images.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11198?

To fix CVE-2025-11198, ensure that all installations of Juniper Networks Security Director Policy Enforcer are updated to a secure version beyond 23.1R1 Hotpatch v3.

3

What types of attackers can exploit CVE-2025-11198?

CVE-2025-11198 can be exploited by unauthenticated, network-based attackers.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-11198 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2025-11198 includes the ability for attackers to deploy malicious vSRX images, potentially compromising network security.

5

Is Juniper Networks Security Director Policy Enforcer the only affected software for CVE-2025-11198?

Yes, Juniper Networks Security Director Policy Enforcer is the primary affected software for CVE-2025-11198.

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