CVE-2025-27024: Unrestricted access to OS file system in SFTP service in Infinera G42 version R6.1.3 allows remote authentica

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-27024?

g42 firmware: upgrade to 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-27024 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-27024 affect?

CVE-2025-27024 affects g42 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted access to OS file system in SFTP service in Infinera G42 version R6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read/write OS files via SFTP connections. Details: Account members of the Network Administrator profile can access

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-27024?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-27024 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting g42 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted access to OS file system in SFTP service in Infinera G42 version R6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read/write OS files via SFTP connections. Details: Account members of the Network Administrator profile can access the target machine via SFTP with the same credentials used for SSH CLI access and are able to read all files according to the OS permission instead of remaining inside the chrooted directory position.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280
Published	2025-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ENISA · Vendor: nokia

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-02 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nokia g42 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.1.3 and < 8.0

Fixed in: 8.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-27024?

g42 firmware: upgrade to 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-27024 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-27024 affect?

CVE-2025-27024 affects g42 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted access to OS file system in SFTP service in Infinera G42 version R6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read/write OS files via SFTP connections. Details: Account members of the Network Administrator profile can access

How urgent is CVE-2025-27024?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Nokia vulnerabilities

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