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CVE-2025-26465Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

Openssh: machine-in-the-middle attack if verifyhostkeydns is enabled

CVSS score

6.8

EPSS probability

%7.7

Risk score

0.5

Published

1 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2025-26465 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A vulnerability was found in OpenSSH when the VerifyHostKeyDNS option is enabled. A machine-in-the-middle attack can be performed by a malicious machine impersonating a legit server. This issue occurs due to how OpenSSH mishandles error codes in specific conditions when verifying the host key. For an attack to be considered successful, the attacker needs to manage to exhaust the client's memory resource first, turning the attack complexity high.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-26465 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1redhatOpenSSH View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support View
5Red HatRed Hat Discovery 1.14 View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
7Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
8Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
9Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
10openbsdopenssh View
11openbsdopenssh View
12openbsdopenssh View
13netappactive iq unified manager View
14netappontap View
15redhatopenshift container platform View
16debiandebian linux View
17debiandebian linux View
18redhatenterprise linux View
Total affected vendors: 5|Products: 18

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.8CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD
6.8CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NCVE CNA

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-26465 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
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Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.8 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityHighAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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