CVE-2026-123158Openbsd Openssh
Vulnerability Summary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected & Patched Versions
- Openbsd Openssh < 10.6
- Openbsd Openssh
- Openbsd Openssh 10.6
What to do
Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Nov 12, 2026.
- Check whether you run Openbsd Openssh and which version.
- Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
- Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA KEV Status
Remediation due: Nov 12, 2026 (deadline passed)
Timeline
- Nov 5, 2026Published
- Nov 9, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
- Nov 10, 2026Record last modified
- Nov 12, 2026KEV remediation due date
Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.
Related Coverage
External References
- Exploithttps://github.com/leonjza/sshhole-lab
- Patchhttps://github.com/openssh/openssh-portable/commit/4353fdc43ef646c43a8dda7025cc1a898caf1482
- Exploithttps://github.com/predkambrij/sshhole-repro
- Advisoryhttps://hachyderm.io/@damienmiller/117563026759098135
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=179388064263131&w=2
- Issue Trackinghttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50377976
- Issue Trackinghttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50378228
- Referencehttps://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.6p2
- Advisoryhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/09/27
- Advisoryhttps://alpinelinux.org/posts/2026-11-05-openssh-password-authentication-bypass/
- Advisoryhttps://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/discussions/12484
- Patchhttps://github.com/google/goonami-scanner/pull/277
- Issue Trackinghttps://github.com/panubo/docker-sshd/issues/93
- Issue Trackinghttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50379704
- Referencehttps://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=33498
- Advisoryhttps://sshhole.com
- Advisoryhttps://sshole.events.greynoise.io/
- Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-123158
Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 05:11 UTC