STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Juniper EX Series Switches Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Juniper EX switch must be configured to implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts.

DISA Rule

SV-253903r960993_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253903

Group Title

SRG-APP-000156-NDM-000250

Rule Version

JUEX-NM-000260

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the network device to implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts.

set system services ssh protocol-version v2

Check Contents

Determine if the network device implements replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts. This requirement may be verified by demonstration, configuration review, or validated test results. This requirement may be met through use of a properly configured authentication server if the device is configured to use the authentication server.

Verify SSH version 2 is configured for network (remote) access to privileged accounts.
[edit system services ssh]
protocol-version v2;

If the network device does not implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253903

Documentable

False

Rule Version

JUEX-NM-000260

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the network device implements replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts. This requirement may be verified by demonstration, configuration review, or validated test results. This requirement may be met through use of a properly configured authentication server if the device is configured to use the authentication server.

Verify SSH version 2 is configured for network (remote) access to privileged accounts.
[edit system services ssh]
protocol-version v2;

If the network device does not implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged accounts, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5477