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.
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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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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Ciena

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-06T15:25:56.938Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-5268

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