Vulnerability Description
A weakness has been identified in andreashappe cochise up to 0.4.1. Affected is the function asyncssh.connect of the file src/cochise/ssh_connection.py of the component SSH Host Key Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper certificate validation. The attack may be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/andreashappe/cochise/
- https://github.com/andreashappe/cochise/issues/13
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90623
- https://vuldb.com/submit/914815
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403205
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403205/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90623?
CVE-2026-90623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). A weakness has been identified in andreashappe cochise up to 0.4.1. Affected is the function asyncssh.connect of the file src/cochise/ssh_connection.py of the component SSH Host Key Handler. Executing...
How severe is CVE-2026-90623?
CVE-2026-90623 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-2026-90623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.