CVE-2025-30650
CWE-306Published: April 8, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Official Description
A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in command processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a privileged local attacker to gain access to Linux-based line cards as root.
This issue affects systems running Junos OS using Linux-based line cards. Affected line cards include:
* MPC7, MPC8, MPC9, MPC10, MPC11
* LC2101, LC2103
* LC480, LC4800, LC9600
* MX304 (built-in FPC)
* MX-SPC3
* SRX5K-SPC3
* EX9200-40XS
* FPC3-PTX-U2, FPC3-PTX-U3
* FPC3-SFF-PTX
* LC1101, LC1102, LC1104, LC1105
This issue affects Junos OS:
* all versions before 22.4R3-S8,
* from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S6,
* from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S6,
* from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S3,
* from 24.4 before 24.4R2,
* from 25.2 before 25.2R2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-30650 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 6.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-30650 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts