CVE-2026-101983: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: An attacker causes remote code execution when J-Web virtual-domain is configured

Published Oct 14, 2026

Updated

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the httpd process of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated network attacker to cause remote code execution and denial of service via a J-Web virtual-domain configured.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Juniper Networks Junos OS

Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

Remediation

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Fixed in 23.4R2-S8.11-EVO
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Fixed in 24.2R2-S5.6-EVO
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Fixed in 24.4R2-S5-EVO
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Fixed in 25.2R2-S2-EVO
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Fixed in 25.2X100-D35-EVO
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Fixed in 25.4R1-S3-EVO
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Fixed in 25.4R2-EVO
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Fixed in 25.4X300-D40-EVO
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Fixed in 26.2R1-S2-EVO
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Fixed in 26.2R2-EVO
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Fixed in 26.4R1-EVO
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Fixed in 23.4R2-S8.13
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Fixed in 24.2R2-S5.5
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Fixed in 24.4R2-S5
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Fixed in 25.2R2-S2
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Fixed in 25.4R1-S3
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Fixed in 25.4R2
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Fixed in 26.2R1-S2
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Fixed in 26.2R2
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Fixed in 26.4R1

Event History

Oct 14, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:17 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:17 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are exposed to exploitation?

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved deployments are exposed when a J-Web virtual-domain is configured. The vulnerability is in the httpd process.

Does an attacker need credentials or user interaction?

No. The issue can be exploited by an unauthenticated network attacker, with no user interaction required.

What impact can successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation can allow remote code execution and denial of service. The reported severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.