CVE-2025-52963

CVE-2025-52963 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the User Interface (UI) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker to bring down an interface, leading to a Denial-of-Service. Users with "view" permissions can run a specific request interface command which allows the user to shut down the interface. This issue affects Junos OS:  * All versions before 21.2R3-S9, * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S11, * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S7, * from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S7, * from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S4, * from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S5,   * from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S1, * from 24.4 before 24.4R1-S3, 24.4R2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52963?
An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the User Interface (UI) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker to bring down an interface, leading to a Denial-of-Service. Users with "view" permissions can run a specific request interface command which allows the user to shut down the interface. This issue affects Junos OS:  * All versions before 21.2R3-S9, * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S11, * from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S7, * from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S7, * from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S4, * from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S5,   * from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S1, * from 24.4 before 24.4R1-S3, 24.4R2.
How severe is CVE-2025-52963?
CVE-2025-52963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-52963 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52963?
CVE-2025-52963 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52963?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-52963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-52963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21151.
When was CVE-2025-52963 published?
CVE-2025-52963 was published on 2025-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (89)

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