CVE-2024-2873

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: March 25, 2024 Modified: December 05, 2025

Description

A vulnerability was found in wolfSSH's server-side state machine before versions 1.4.17. A malicious client could create channels without first performing user authentication, resulting in unauthorized access.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/670
Source: facts@wolfssl.com
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/671
Source: facts@wolfssl.com
Issue Tracking
https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/
Source: facts@wolfssl.com
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/670
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/671
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking
https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
57th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

wolfssh