CVE-2025-59976VulnerabilityPublished 9 Oct 2025

CVE-2025-59976: Juniper Networks Junos Space · Exposed Files or Directories

Affects Juniper Networks Junos SpaceSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide basic user capabilities that could normally affect only settings and files owned by a user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges may have the ability to cause an impact only to non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Juniper Networks Junos Space	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

The primary mitigation is to upgrade Junos Space to version 24.1R3 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. Until patching is possible, organizations should restrict access to the Junos Space web interface to trusted network segments and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Network segmentation should isolate Junos Space management interfaces from general user networks and the internet. Implement strict access control lists (ACLs) and firewall rules to limit inbound connections to the management platform. Regularly audit and monitor Junos Space access logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts, focusing on anomalous GET requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employ intrusion detection or prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics for suspicious file access patterns. Educate administrators on the risks and ensure credentials are securely managed and rotated. Finally, conduct vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to verify that the vulnerability is remediated and no alternative file access paths exist.

Description

An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the web interface of Juniper Networks Junos Space allows a network-based authenticated attacker using a crafted GET method to access any file on the file system. Using specially crafted GET methods, an attacker can gain access to files beyond the file path normally allowed by the JBoss daemon. These files could contain sensitive information restricted from access by low-privileged users.This issue affects all versions of Junos Space before 24.1R3.

Impact

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive network management data. Unauthorized access to configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive files could lead to further compromise of network infrastructure or leakage of proprietary information. Organizations in sectors such as telecommunications, finance, energy, and government, which often use Junos Space for network device management, are particularly at risk. The breach of confidentiality could result in regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to exposure of personal or sensitive data. Although the vulnerability does not directly impact system integrity or availability, the information gained could facilitate subsequent attacks, including privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The requirement for authentication limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if credential theft or insider threats are considered. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future exploitation. Overall, the vulnerability could undermine trust in network management security and disrupt critical infrastructure operations if exploited.

CWE-552Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
Implementation · System Configuration · Operation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V12.5.1 (opens in a new tab)
V12.4.1 (opens in a new tab)
V8.3.8 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Collect Data from Common Resource Locations (opens in a new tab)
Probe System Files (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

supportportal.juniper.net/JSA103170 (opens in a new tab)

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What to do

Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 9 Oct 2025, 16:24 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-552

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