CVE-2025-26488: Improper input validation in XML Management service in Infinera MTC-9

Published Dec 8, 2025
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Infinera MTC-9 allows remote unauthenticated users to crash the service and cause a reboot of the appliance, thus causing a DoS condition, via crafted XML payloads.This issue affects MTC-9: from R22.1.1.0275 before R23.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Infinera MTC-9>=R22.1.1.0275, <R23.0
All of the following
Nokia Infinera Mtc-9 Firmware>=22.1.1.0275<23.0
Nokia Infinera Mtc-9

Event History

Dec 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26488?

CVE-2025-26488 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that can crash the service and require a reboot of the Infinera MTC-9 appliance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26488?

To mitigate CVE-2025-26488, upgrade Infinera MTC-9 to a version after R23.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-26488?

Users of Infinera MTC-9 running versions from R22.1.1.0275 up to, but not including, R23.0 are affected by CVE-2025-26488.

4

What can exploit CVE-2025-26488?

CVE-2025-26488 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users through crafted XML payloads.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-26488?

The consequences of CVE-2025-26488 include a potential denial of service condition that disrupts normal operations of the Infinera MTC-9 appliance.

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