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.
Published: 2026-07-06
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ciena
Ciena 6500 S-series
Ciena 6500 T-series
Ciena cpl
Ciena pts
Vendors & Products Ciena
Ciena 6500 S-series
Ciena 6500 T-series
Ciena cpl
Ciena pts

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title SFTP Server Authentication Weakness
Weaknesses CWE-288
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Ciena 6500 S-series 6500 T-series Cpl Pts
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Ciena

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-06T18:42:39.325Z

Reserved: 2026-03-31T19:44:32.296Z

Link: CVE-2026-5268

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-06T18:42:28.543Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-07T17:30:17Z

Weaknesses