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CVE-2026-55655

Openssh: local mitm of x11 forwarding via abstract unix socket pre-binding in red hat enterprise linux openssh client versions

CVSS score

5.0

EPSS probability

%0.1

Risk score

0.0

Published

3 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-55655 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in OpenSSH. A local unprivileged attacker on a Linux client host can hijack client-side X11 forwarding connections. This is possible by pre-binding the preferred abstract X socket name when X11 forwarding is enabled and a local UNIX-domain X socket is used. A successful attack can compromise the confidentiality of forwarded X11 traffic, including sensitive window contents and input, and may allow some manipulation of the forwarded session.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-55655 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support View
7Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images View
8Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
9Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
10Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
11Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
12Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
13Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
14Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
15Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
16Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
17Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
18Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
19Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
20Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
21Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
22Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
23Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
24Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
25Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
26Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
27Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
28Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
29Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
30Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
31Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
32Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
33Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
34Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
35Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
36Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
37Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
38Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
39Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
40Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
41Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
42Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
43Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
44Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
45Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
46Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
47Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
48Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
49Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
50openbsdopenssh View
51redhatenterprise linux View
52redhatenterprise linux View
53redhatenterprise linux View
54redhatenterprise linux View
55redhatenterprise linux View
Total affected vendors: 3|Products: 55

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.1CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NNVD
5.0CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NNVD
5.0CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NCVE CNA
5.0CVSS 3.x—CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NMicrosoft MSRC

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-55655 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.0 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityLowAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)Low
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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