CVE-2026-39831
golang.org/x/crypto/ssh: golang.org/x/crypto/ssh: Security key bypass due to missing user presence check
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 22, 2026
Updated · October 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh. The Verify() method, responsible for FIDO/U2F security key types, did not properly check for user presence. This allowed signatures to be accepted without requiring a physical touch on the hardware security key. As a result, an attacker could potentially use a hardware security key in an unattended manner, bypassing a critical security control designed to ensure user intent.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE-347 · Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature