Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | < 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=178333966933090&w=2Release Notes
- https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.4p1Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/06/5Mailing ListRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-60000?
CVE-2026-60000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). 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 GSSAPIAuthenticat...
How severe is CVE-2026-60000?
CVE-2026-60000 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-60000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.