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CVE-2026-46595: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in golang.org/x/crypto golang.org/x/crypto/ssh

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-46595cvecve-2026-46595cwe-863
Published: Fri May 22 2026 (05/22/2026, 02:31:27 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: golang.org/x/crypto
Product: golang.org/x/crypto/ssh

Description

Previously, CVE-2024-45337 fixed an authorization bypass for misused ssh server configurations; if any other type of callback is passed other than public key, then the source-address validation would be skipped.

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AILast updated: 05/22/2026, 03:44:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization (CWE-863) in the golang.org/x/crypto/ssh package. Specifically, if an SSH server configuration uses a callback type other than public key, the source-address validation step is skipped, potentially allowing unauthorized access. This issue is related to a previously fixed vulnerability (CVE-2024-45337) but affects other callback types not covered by that fix. No CVSS score or patch information is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

The impact is an authorization bypass in SSH server configurations using golang.org/x/crypto/ssh when non-public key callbacks are used. This could allow unauthorized users to bypass source-address validation checks, potentially leading to unauthorized access depending on the server's configuration. However, no active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should review SSH server callback configurations and avoid using non-public key callbacks that could bypass source-address validation. Monitor golang.org/x/crypto project advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Go
Date Reserved
2026-05-15T17:35:00.813Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a0fcdade1370fbb487d512d

Added to database: 5/22/2026, 3:29:49 AM

Last enriched: 5/22/2026, 3:44:55 AM

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 7:03:03 PM

Views: 24

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