russh: Agent server never calls `Agent::confirm`, so keys added with the confirm constraint (`ssh-add -c`) sign witho...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-116794
Summary
russh: Agent server never calls `Agent::confirm`, so keys added with the confirm constraint (`ssh-add -c`) sign without confirmation
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for russh. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 5% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether russh is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.3. EPSS probability: 0.2%; percentile: 5%.
Sources
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