golang.org/x/crypto: Invoking VerifiedPublicKeyCallback permissions skip enforcement
Published May 22, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GO-2026-5023, GHSA-x527-x647-q7gg
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
golang.org/x/crypto: Invoking VerifiedPublicKeyCallback permissions skip enforcement
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QFinch assessment
Previously, CVE-2024-45337 fixed an authorization bypass for misused ssh server configurations; if any other type of callback is passed other than public key, then the source-address validation would be skipped.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- GO-2026-5023, GHSA-x527-x647-q7gg
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
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Record history
Published May 22, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026