CVE-2026-34485: Nokia 1830 Global Express CLI ACL bypass via SSH command

CVE-2026-34485 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-20

Nokia 1830 Global Express (GX) is a network appliance that manages communication infrastructure. A low-privileged authenticated user can bypass SSH isolation controls and gain direct access to the underlying operating system shell by sending a custom SSH command. This allows local attackers to escape the restricted management CLI and gain elevated system access.

Vendors: Nokia.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-34485 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-34485 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-34485?
Informational severity, published 20 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Nokia 1830 Global Express.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-34485?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-34485 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-34485?
Check whether you run Nokia 1830 Global Express. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A CLI ACL bypass vulnerability exists in the SSH isolation mechanism of Nokia 1830 GX. An authenticated attacker with low-privilege access can send a specially crafted SSH command to circumvent access controls and reach the underlying OS shell. The flaw occurs by default without requiring misconfiguration.

Affected products

  • Nokia 1830 Global Express

Timeline

  • 2026-10-20: disclosed

References

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