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Libssh CVE-2023-6004

MEDIUM
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2024-01-03 secalert@redhat.com
4.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.8 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:33 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 03, 2024 - 17:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw was found in libssh. By utilizing the ProxyCommand or ProxyJump feature, users can exploit unchecked hostname syntax on the client. This issue may allow an attacker to inject malicious code into the command of the features mentioned through the hostname parameter.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in libssh. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. A flaw was found in libssh. By utilizing the ProxyCommand or ProxyJump feature, users can exploit unchecked hostname syntax on the client. This issue may allow an attacker to inject malicious code into the command of the features mentioned through the hostname parameter. Affected products include: Libssh, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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