Auth Bypass in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh <0.52.0
CVE-2026-46595 Published on May 22, 2026
Invoking VerifiedPublicKeyCallback permissions skip enforcement in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh
Previously, CVE-2024-45337 fixed an authorization bypass for misused ssh server configurations; if any other type of callback is passed other than public key, then the source-address validation would be skipped.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-46595 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-46595 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-46595
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Affected Versions
golang.org/x/crypto/ssh:- Before 0.52.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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