Overview
CVE-2026-123158 has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Published on November 05, 2026. Threat actors are actively exploiting this vulnerability in real-world attacks.
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Threat Intelligence
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-123158 |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CVSS Score | 0.0/10 |
| CISA KEV | ✅ Yes — Actively Exploited |
| KEV Date Added | November 09, 2026 |
| Remediation Deadline | November 12, 2026 |
| EPSS Score | 1.0% exploit probability |
| EPSS Percentile | Top 99% of all CVEs |
Why This Matters
This vulnerability has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means threat actors are actively exploiting it in real-world attacks.
Federal agencies are required to remediate by November 12, 2026. All organizations should treat this deadline as a strong recommendation.
CISA Notes: This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html ; https://alpinelinux.org/posts/2026-11-05-openssh-password-authentication-bypass/ ; https://github.com/openssh/openssh-portable/commit/4353fdc43ef646c43a8dda7025cc1a898caf1482 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-123158
Recommended Actions
- Verify exposure — Determine if your environment uses the affected software.
- Apply patches — Update to the latest version as soon as a fix is available.
- Monitor for compromise — Check logs for unusual activity.
- Meet the deadline — CISA recommends remediation by November 12, 2026.
References
CVE data aggregated from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and FIRST EPSS. Analysis updated as new intelligence becomes available. Last updated: 2026-11-10.