CVE-2025-10966
MEDIUMcurl 7.69.0-8.16.0 - Missing Host Verification in wolfSSH Backend
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory, Patch
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-10966.html
Vendor Advisory
https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2025-10966.json
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/3355218
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/05/2
Scores
CVSS v3
4.3
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
7.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
haxx/curl
7.69.0 - 8.17.0
Published
Nov 07, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026