CVE-2025-15079

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: January 08, 2026 Modified: January 20, 2026
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Description

When doing SSH-based transfers using either SCP or SFTP, and setting the known_hosts file, libcurl could still mistakenly accept connecting to hosts *not present* in the specified file if they were added as recognized in the libssh *global* known_hosts file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-15079.html
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Vendor Advisory Patch
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-15079.json
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/3477116
Source: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/07/6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory Patch

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
10th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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