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Critical · 9.1 CVE-2026-5268 EUVD-2026-41884GHSA-m6c7-7xhp-6vhc

SFTP Server Authentication Weakness

Published Jul 6, 2026 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Assigned by Ciena

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in
the default SFTP server component utilized across the Ciena products listed. This vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to bypass
security controls and gain unauthorized access to the underlying filesystem.
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read or modify system files.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
CIENA 6500 S-Series R16.96 and prior —
CIENA 6500 T-Series R16.1 and prior —
CIENA PTS R16.1 and prior —
CIENA CPL R12.63 and prior —

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