HIGH

CVE-2026-60002

CVSS v3

7.7

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.3 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

ssh in OpenSSH before 10.4 can have a use-after-free when a server changes its host key during a key re-exchange. (This outcome occurs only on the client side.)

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: 3.1
Published: 2026-07-08
Last Modified: 2026-07-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-60002?

ssh in OpenSSH before 10.4 can have a use-after-free when a server changes its host key during a key re-exchange. (This outcome occurs only on the client side.)

Is CVE-2026-60002 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-60002 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-60002?

CVE-2026-60002 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.7 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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