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CVE-2026-60001

openssh: OpenSSH: Brute-force attacks facilitated due to insufficient authentication delay

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · July 8, 2026

Updated · October 30, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in OpenSSH's SSH daemon (sshd). A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by repeatedly attempting authentication. The flaw allows the attacker to bypass the intended minimum authentication delay, which can facilitate brute-force attacks. This makes it easier for an attacker to guess valid credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts