CVE-2026-103406: Session Smart Conductor: An unauthenticated attacker causes arbitrary command execution during key management.

Published Oct 28, 2026

Updated

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command vulnerability in the AutomatedProvisioner in Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root via a specially crafted salt minion ID.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.5
Upgrade
Upgrade Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.1.7
Upgrade
Upgrade Juniper Networks Session Smart Conductor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.2.3

Event History

Oct 28, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:35 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit it by supplying a specially crafted salt minion ID to the AutomatedProvisioner. No user interaction or prior privileges are required.

What level of access could exploitation provide?

Successful exploitation allows arbitrary command execution as root. This can result in complete compromise of the affected Session Smart Conductor.

Is this limited to a particular component?

The vulnerable component identified is the AutomatedProvisioner, specifically during key management. The provided information does not identify affected versions or configurations.