CVE-2024-2973
CWE-288Published: June 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or conductor running with a redundant peer allows a network based attacker to bypass authentication and take full control of the device.
Only routers or conductors that are running in high-availability redundant configurations are affected by this vulnerability.
No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
This issue affects:
Session Smart Router:
* All versions before 5.6.15,
* from 6.0 before 6.1.9-lts,
* from 6.2 before 6.2.5-sts.
Session Smart Conductor:
* All versions before 5.6.15,
* from 6.0 before 6.1.9-lts,
* from 6.2 before 6.2.5-sts.
WAN Assurance Router:
* 6.0 versions before 6.1.9-lts,
* 6.2 versions before 6.2.5-sts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2973 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-2973 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts