CVE 9.1 CRITICAL

Invoking auth bypass via unenforced @revoked status in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/knownhosts_CVE-2026-42508

9.1 / 10
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Description

Previously, a revoked 'SignatureKey' belonging to a CA was not correctly checked for revocation. Now, both the 'key' and 'key.SignatureKey' are checked for @revoked.

AI Analysis

Authentication bypass vulnerability due to unenforced @revoked status in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/knownhosts

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-42508
Source Go
Published May 22, 2026 at 02:31
Modified May 22, 2026 at 18:44

Affected Product

Vendor golang.org/x/crypto
Product golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/knownhosts
Affected Versions golang.org/x/crypto golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/knownhosts 0

AI Assessment

AI Score 9.1 / 10
AI Severity Critical
Vendor The Go Authors
Product Go ssh/knownhosts

References

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