Is CVE-2026-33785 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-33785 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-33785 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-33785 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-33785?

CVE-2026-33785 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-33785

CWE-862Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th

Official Description

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the CLI of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows a local, authenticated user with low privileges to execute specific commands which will lead to a complete compromise of managed devices.

Any user logged in, without requiring specific privileges, can issue 'request csds' CLI operational commands. These commands are only meant to be executed by high privileged or users designated for Juniper Device Manager (JDM) / Connected Security Distributed Services (CSDS) operations as they will impact all aspects of the devices managed via the respective MX.

This issue affects Junos OS on MX Series:

* 24.4 releases before 24.4R2-S3,

* 25.2 releases before 25.2R2.

This issue does not affect Junos OS releases before 24.4.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-33785 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low 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 8.8.

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.