How severe is CVE-2020-1648?

CVE-2020-1648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-1648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-1648?

CVE-2020-1648 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1648?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-1648 published?

CVE-2020-1648 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1648

CVE-2020-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-159.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-159
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2020-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1648?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-1648?: CVE-2020-1648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-1648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-1648?: CVE-2020-1648 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-1648 published?: CVE-2020-1648 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11035

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.2x75:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.2x75:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.2x75:d20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.2x75:d30:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.2x75:d40:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.4:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.4:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:20.1:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:19.4:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:19.4:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:19.4:r2-s1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos_os_evolved:20.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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