PatchTheCVECVE-2026-60000: sshd in OpenSSH before 10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption from ex
CVE-2026-60000 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting openssh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
sshd in OpenSSH before 10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption from excessive authentication attempts) because MaxAuthTries was mishandled for GSSAPIAuthentication.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-770 |
| Published | 2026-07-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-60000?
openssh: upgrade to 10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-60000 being exploited?
CVE-2026-60000 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-60000 affect?
CVE-2026-60000 affects openssh. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). sshd in OpenSSH before 10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption from excessive authentication attempts) because MaxAuthTries was mishandled for GSSAPIAuthentication.
How urgent is CVE-2026-60000?
Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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