CVE-2025-59996: Juniper Networks Junos Space · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects Juniper Networks Junos SpaceSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks Junos Space | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize upgrading Junos Space to version 24.1R4 or later once the patch is released by Juniper Networks. Until then, administrators should implement strict input validation and sanitization on the Configuration View page to prevent script injection. Deploying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of injected scripts by restricting script execution sources. Network segmentation and access controls should limit exposure of the Junos Space management interface to trusted personnel only. Monitoring for unusual activity or unexpected configuration changes can help detect exploitation attempts. User awareness training should emphasize the risks of interacting with untrusted links or pages within the management interface. Additionally, consider using web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block malicious payloads targeting this vulnerability.
Description
An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Space allows an attacker to inject script tags in the Configuration View page that, when visited by another user, enables the attacker to execute commands with the target's permissions, including an administrator. This issue affects all versions of Junos Space before 24.1R4.