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CVE-2026-33784: Default password in Juniper Networks Support Insights

A Use of Default Password vulnerability in the Juniper Networks Support Insights (JSI) Virtual Lightweight Collector (vLWC) allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to take full control o...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2026-33784
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2026
Date Published2026-04-10
VendorJuniper Networks
ProductSupport Insights
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

A Use of Default Password vulnerability in the Juniper Support Insights (JSI)

Virtual Lightweight Collector (vLWC) allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to take full control of the device.

vLWC software images ship with an initial password for a high privileged account. A change of this password is not enforced during the provisioning of the software, which can make full access to the system by unauthorized actors possible.This issue affects all versions of vLWC before …

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects Support Insights by Juniper. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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