CVE-2026-39835

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: May 22, 2026 Modified: May 28, 2026
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Description

SSH servers which use CertChecker as a public key callback without setting IsUserAuthority or IsHostAuthority could be caused to panic by a client presenting a certificate. CertChecker now returns an error instead of panicking when these callbacks are nil.

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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:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://go.dev/cl/781660
Source: security@golang.org
Issue Tracking
https://go.dev/issue/79563
Source: security@golang.org
Issue Tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/a082jnz-LvI
Source: security@golang.org
Mailing List
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-5015
Source: security@golang.org
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
11th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

golang