CVE-2025-10966

4.3 MEDIUM
Published: November 07, 2025 Modified: November 12, 2025

Description

curl's code for managing SSH connections when SFTP was done using the wolfSSH powered backend was flawed and missed host verification mechanisms. This prevents curl from detecting MITM attackers and more.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-10966.html
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-10966.json
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
https://hackerone.com/reports/3355218
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/05/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV