Nodegrid Release Notes 6.2.3

These Release Notes apply to the Nodegrid devices. They list the supported device models, upgrade instructions, software components information, security fixes, new and changed functionalities, and fixed issues in the hardware and software.

You can also find information on providing documentation feedback and accessing product troubleshooting resources.

For detailed information on Nodegrid, see the latest version of the Nodegrid User Guide.

Nodegrid Version 6.2.3

Release March 25, 2026

Supported Products

Upgrading Instructions

• Upgrade methods from Web Interface, CLI, USB, Network Boot, and ZPE Cloud are supported.

• UEFI mode and Secure Boot must be disabled before downgrading to v5.0 or older.

• Upgrades from v4.x versions is only supported starting at v4.2.4.

• Upgrade from v3 versions is only supported for Nodegrid Serial Console devices at v3.2.54 and will erase existing data in the /var directory.

Software Components Information

Security Fixes

• Patched net-snmp (CVE-2025-68615)

• Patched docker-ce v24.0.9 (CVE-2024-41110)

• Upgraded FreeRDP to v3.23.0 (CVE-2026-25952, CVE-2026-25953, CVE-2026-25955, CVE-2026-25959, CVE-2026-25997, CVE-2026-24677, CVE-2026-24679)

• Upgraded Firefox to v148.0, addressing all known critical CVEs up to this version.

New Features and Enhancements

• Improved login times in CLI startup on Nodegrid Manager (NGM) when running with over 5000 managed devices.

• Fixed SNMPv3 username validation, on the NETWORK::SNMP page, so error messages are now displayed in the correct field.

Fixed Issues

• Added proper timeouts to Network Failover tracking on the TRACKING::NETWORK::FAILOVER page, so it no longer hangs indefinitely if the failover service or its database becomes unresponsive.

• Fixed IPSec tunnel status and controls for non‑admin users with system permissions, on the NETWORK::VPN(IPSEC)::TUNNEL page, so tunnel state and actions now appear accurately according to their access level.

• Fixed a problem where USB ports on NetSR systems with multiple USB cards could be enumerated incorrectly, ensuring consistent port mapping after reboots.

• Fixed a TACACS+ login issue that could cause authentication to fail or show error messages when using specific Tacquito server setups

• Fixed an issue, on the SYSTEM::CENTRAL MANAGEMENT::VARIABLES page, where using certain characters in a variable field could break the page and prevent further access.

• Improved startup handling of virtual network bridges so customer VMs reliably regain connectivity after device reboots or power outages.

• Resolved a storage‑related issue, on the ACCESS::TABLE page, when launching KVM HTML5 sessions that could fill an internal partition.

• Restored SNMP support for NSR switch expansion cards so monitoring tools can again read their status using the expected OIDs.

• Updated our routing stack so BGP over BFD sessions remain stable after device reboots, eliminating the need for manual session resets.

Nodegrid Version 6.2.2

Release February 11, 2026

Supported Products

Upgrading Instructions

• Upgrade methods from Web Interface, CLI, USB, Network Boot, and ZPE Cloud are supported.

• UEFI mode and Secure Boot must be disabled before downgrading to v5.0 or older.

• Upgrades from v4.x versions is only supported starting at v4.2.4.

• Upgrade from v3 versions is only supported for Nodegrid Serial Console devices at v3.2.54 and will erase existing data in the /var directory.

Software Components Information

Security Fixes

• Patched OpenSSL v3.0.12 (CVE-2025-15467).

• Patched inetutils v2.2 (CVE-2026-24061).

• Upgraded Firefox to v147.0.1 (CVE-2026-0879, CVE-2026-0881, CVE-2026-0884, CVE-2026-0892, CVE-2025-14860, CVE-2025-14324, CVE-2025-14326, CVE-2025-14330, CVE-2025-13021, CVE-2025-13022, CVE-2025-13023, CVE-2025-13024, CVE-2025-13026).

• Upgraded freerdp to v3.21.0 (CVE-2026-22852, CVE-2026-22853, CVE-2026-22854, CVE-2026-22855, CVE-2026-22857, CVE-2026-22858, CVE-2026-22859).

• Patched zlib v1.2.11 (CVE-2026-22184).

• Patched python3 v3.10.16 (CVE-2025-13836).

• Patched samba v4.18.8 (CVE-2025-10230).

Fixed Issues

• Fixed a deadlock condition in network failover daemon.

• Fixed an issue introduced in v6.2.1 where some older device hardware models would fail to detect the TPM module and be unable to connect to ZPE Cloud.

• Fixed input validation of the field /settings/certificates/subject_alternative_names when creating self-signed certificates.

• Fixed SNMP query of SFP-related OIDs taking unnecessarily long.

• Fixed discovery of Console Server Raritan ports not working when there is a period in the name.

• Fixed an issue where changing security/TLS settings via API could return a connection error when the settings were applied, by improving the web server restart behavior.

• Allow MSTP configuration using VLANs that are not yet configured.

• Fixed an issue where the GSR, BSR and LSR ETH0 continued to advertise all speeds after selecting the 1G/Full link mode.

• ZPE Cloud - Fixed an issue where Nodegrid Status was displaying Failover after connection list was deleted from Failover configuration.

• ZPE Cloud - Fixed an issue that prevented a device to connect to ZPE Cloud once FIPS 140-3 was enabled.

Nodegrid Version 6.2.1

Release December 17, 2025

Supported Products

Upgrading Instructions

• Upgrade methods from Web Interface, CLI, USB, Network Boot, and ZPE Cloud are supported.

• UEFI mode and Secure Boot must be disabled before downgrading to v5.0 or older.

• Upgrades from v4.x versions is only supported starting at v4.2.4.

• Upgrade from v3 versions is only supported for Nodegrid Serial Console devices at v3.2.54 and will erase existing data in the /var directory.

Software Components Information

New Features and Enhancements

• General availability release including the features from 6.2.0 Beta release.

• Enhanced Central Management with several improvements:

  • Playbooks now run in the background, making it possible to continue working without interruption.

  • Added advanced troubleshooting with the Ansible Debug option (-vvv).

  • Introduced a new Logs tab to easily view the history and details of all playbook runs.

Fixed Issues

• Fixed an issue where the GSR, BSR and LSR ETH0 continued to advertise all speeds after selecting the 1G/Full link mode.

• Fixed an issue where network access on ETH0 could be lost after changing certain security settings or switching profiles. Now, the device remains accessible without requiring a reboot.

• Fixed an issue, on the TRACKING::DEVICES::WIRELESS MODEM page, where the signal strength displayed in the Nodegrid interface did not match the value shown by the track-signal.sh script.

Nodegrid Version 6.2.0 - Beta

Release November 26, 2025

Supported Products

Upgrading Instructions

• Upgrade methods from Web Interface, CLI, USB, Network Boot, and ZPE Cloud are supported.

• UEFI mode and Secure Boot must be disabled before downgrading to v5.0 or older.

• Upgrades from v4.x versions is only supported starting at v4.2.4.

• Upgrade from v3 versions is only supported for Nodegrid Serial Console devices at v3.2.54 and will erase existing data in the /var directory.

Software Components Information

New Features and Enhancements

• Introducing High Availability between two Nodegrid systems, with configurable Fullsync and Live Sync options. A new tracking page and enhanced interface to monitor and manage HA sync status and activities is available.

• Improved WebUI console sessions by removing the automatic copy-to-clipboard feature when selecting text.

• It is now possible to select text in console sessions without it being automatically copied, avoiding unwanted content being pasted.

• Updated the database of third-party APNs to improve compatibility and connectivity with a wider range of mobile networks.

Security Fixes

• Upgraded Linux Kernel to 6.12.47

Fixed Issues

• Fixed issue that prevented /var partition from being cleanly unmounted at reboot, causing unnecessary journal recoveries at every boot.

• Resolved an issue that prevented PXE boot from working with Secure Boot enabled. Now, devices can successfully boot over the network when Secure Boot is turned on.

• Resolved an issue where CPU and system temperatures were not displayed on Bold SR models in the UI. Temperature readings now appear as expected.

• Improved error messages when configuring bonding interfaces with invalid options like GSM interfaces. Users now receive clearer guidance to correct configuration issues.

Documentation Feedback

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Troubleshooting

For the latest and detailed troubleshooting information, see the ZPE Knowledge Base site. You can also reach out to the support team via the email ID support@zpesystems.com.