CVE-2026-5268
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:Jul 6, 2026
Last Modified:Jul 6, 2026
EPS:Jul 6, 2026
EPSS Score:
CVSS Score:9.1
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Ciena
Product
6500 S-series
Ciena
6500 S-series
Vendor
Ciena
Product
6500 T-series
Ciena
6500 T-series
Vendor
Ciena
Product
Cpl
Ciena
Cpl
Vendor
Ciena
Product
Pts
Ciena
Pts
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
References
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
None
Low
High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Low
High
Integrity
None
Low
High
Availability
None
Low
High
