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CVE-2026-106553

2.2 · LOW

In sshd in OpenSSH before 10.6, credentials can incorrectly persist after failure of a GSSAPIAuthentication authentication attempt.

Published Oct 6, 2026openbsdCWE-669EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2026-106553 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on October 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In sshd in OpenSSH before 10.6, credentials can incorrectly persist after failure of a GSSAPIAuthentication authentication attempt.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openssh 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
openbsdopenssh>= 0, < 10.6Affected

References

Refwww.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-106553?

CVE-2026-106553 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on October 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-106553?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-106553?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openssh 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-2026-106553?

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