MEDIUM · 4.8

CVE-2023-6004

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 int...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LibsshLibssh>= 0.8.0, < 0.9.8
FedoraprojectFedora38
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-6004?

CVE-2023-6004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). 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 int...

How severe is CVE-2023-6004?

CVE-2023-6004 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6004?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libssh Libssh, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux.