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 with an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor.

DISA Rule

SV-253945r1207744_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253945

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351

Rule Version

JUEX-NM-000680

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Upgrade the network device to an operating system that is supported by the vendor.

request system software add <supported installation package>

Check Contents

Verify that the network device is in compliance with this requirement.

The currently running version is displayed at login and can be displayed at any time by running the "show version" (or "show version local" depending upon platform) command.

If the network device is not running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253945

Documentable

False

Rule Version

JUEX-NM-000680

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the network device is in compliance with this requirement.

The currently running version is displayed at login and can be displayed at any time by running the "show version" (or "show version local" depending upon platform) command.

If the network device is not running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5477