CVE-2026-101997 SQL injection in Junos OS
An unauthenticated attacker can execute code with root privileges on Juniper SRX devices via SQL injection in the Security Intelligence feed connection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-101997?
CVE-2026-101997 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS, published on 14 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ipfd of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to execute code with root privileges via a configured Security Intelligence feed connection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-101997?
How do I fix CVE-2026-101997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-101997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-101997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-101997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mqrp-79wg-jvr3.