Is CVE-2020-1648 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-1648 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-1648 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-1648 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1648?

CVE-2020-1648 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-1648

CWE-159Published: July 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

On Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved devices, processing a specific BGP packet can lead to a routing process daemon (RPD) crash and restart. This issue can occur even before the BGP session with the peer is established. Repeated receipt of this specific BGP packet can result in an extended Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.2X75 versions starting from 18.2X75-D50.8, 18.2X75-D60 and later versions, prior to 18.2X75-D52.8, 18.2X75-D53, 18.2X75-D60.2, 18.2X75-D65.1, 18.2X75-D70; 19.4 versions 19.4R1 and 19.4R1-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R1-S2, 20.1R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: 19.4-EVO versions prior to 19.4R2-S2-EVO; 20.1-EVO versions prior to 20.1R2-EVO. This issue does not affect: Juniper Networks Junos OS releases prior to 19.4R1. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved releases prior to 19.4R1-EVO.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-1648 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.