CVE-2016-4927: Insufficient validation of SSH keys in Junos Space before 15.2R2 allows man-in-the-middle (MITM) type of at...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Junos Space versions before 15.2R2 did not sufficiently validate SSH keys when communicating with managed devices. That weakens trust in management connections and could let an attacker positioned between systems perform a man-in-the-middle attack. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where Junos Space before 15.2R2 is still deployed and actively manages devices over networks where an attacker could intercept traffic. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete, so validate against Juniper advisory JSA10760 and local asset inventory. Prioritize confirmation if Junos Space is still present. This is a management-plane trust issue, but urgency cannot be scored precisely from the bundle because severity, CVSS, and exploitation evidence are absent. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether Junos Space is running a version before 15.2R2.; Review Juniper JSA10760 for vendor-supported remediation and applicability.; Plan upgrade to Junos Space 15.2R2 or later where applicable..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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