CVE-2025-59998: 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
European organizations should immediately plan to upgrade Junos Space to version 24.1R4 or later once patches are released by Juniper Networks. Until patches are available, organizations should restrict access to the Archive Log screen to trusted personnel only and implement strict input validation and output encoding on any user-generated content displayed in the interface. Network segmentation and strong access controls can limit exposure. Monitoring logs for unusual script injection attempts and anomalous user behavior can help detect exploitation attempts early. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting Junos Space interfaces can provide additional protection. Training administrators to recognize suspicious log entries and avoid interacting with untrusted content is also recommended. Finally, organizations should review and harden their overall network management security posture to reduce the impact of potential compromises.
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 Archive Log screen 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.