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NVD description
A flaw was found in libssh. This vulnerability allows local man-in-the-middle attacks, security downgrades of SSH (Secure Shell) connections, and manipulation of trusted host information, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of SSH communications via an insecure default configuration on Windows systems where the library automatically loads configuration files from the C:\etc directory, which can be created and modified by unprivileged local users.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
NONE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
1 version affected across 2 products
🚨 HIGH: CVE-2025-14821 | CVSS 7.8 libssh flaw on Windows enables local MITM attacks via insecure C:\etc config loading. Unprivileged users can manipulate SSH connections. Affects: libssh on Windows #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/pwMzKLbFyY
Post summary
The tweet announces CVE-2025-14821—a local MITM vulnerability in libssh on Windows caused by insecure config loading—highlighting its CVSS score and urging immediate patching.
CVE-2025-14821 A flaw was found in libssh. This vulnerability allows local man-in-the-middle attacks, security downgrades of SSH (Secure Shell) connections, and manipulation of trus… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-14821
Post summary
The post announces a newly discovered vulnerability in libssh that enables local man‑in‑the‑middle attacks and SSH downgrades.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | libssh | libssh | - | - | - |
| App | redhat | hardened_images | - | - | - |