How severe is CVE-2026-60002?

CVE-2026-60002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-60002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-60002?

CVE-2026-60002 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-60002 published?

CVE-2026-60002 was published on 2026-07-08 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2026-60002

CVE-2026-60002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2026-07-08
Last modified: 2026-07-09

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.)

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.)
How severe is CVE-2026-60002?: CVE-2026-60002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-60002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-60002?: CVE-2026-60002 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-60002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-60002 published?: CVE-2026-60002 was published on 2026-07-08 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

118.193.56.184 (ipv4-addr)
101.36.114.124 (ipv4-addr)
152.32.149.19 (ipv4-addr)
165.22.134.80 (ipv4-addr)
172.174.212.111 (ipv4-addr)
43.157.27.211 (ipv4-addr)
112.124.67.212 (ipv4-addr)
121.43.116.1 (ipv4-addr)