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CVE-2026-59847

5.9 · MEDIUM
Published Jul 21, 2026 libssh CWE-253

Overview

CVE-2026-59847 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting libssh libssh. It was published on July 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A flaw was found in libssh. Incorrect AES-GCM finalization checks in builds using the OpenSSL backend can effectively remove integrity protection, allowing an in-path attacker to modify plaintext on the wire without detection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libssh. Update libssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-59847?

CVE-2026-59847 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting libssh libssh. It was published on July 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-59847?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-59847?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libssh. Update libssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-59847?

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