Vulnerability in Libssh
CVE-2025-14821
A flaw was found in libssh. This vulnerability allows local man-in-the-middle attacks, security downgrades of SSH (Secure Shell) connections, and manipulation of trusted host information, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality, i…
EPSS: 0.000 (2.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- RHSA-2026:7067 (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- RHBZ#2423148 (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-14821?
- CVE-2025-14821 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libssh, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-14821?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.