CVE-2026-44105: Cleartext password in logs

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Updated

The credentials for the local user "user-app" may be exposed in log files, potentially enabling a low-privileged local attacker with access to the logs to authenticate via SSH as the limited user "user-app". Charging could be interrupted.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SSH ssh

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Operational

    Clear or securely remove the log files that may contain the cleartext credentials for the local user "user-app" to prevent a local attacker with log access from authenticating via SSH as "user-app".

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44105?

The severity of CVE-2026-44105 is medium with a score of 6.6.

2

What does CVE-2026-44105 involve?

CVE-2026-44105 involves the exposure of cleartext passwords in logs for the local user 'user-app'.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-44105?

To mitigate CVE-2026-44105, ensure that sensitive information is not logged or use a logging solution that masks passwords.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-44105?

Any system that uses SSH with logging enabled, which captures the credentials for the user 'user-app', is affected by CVE-2026-44105.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-44105?

The implications of CVE-2026-44105 include the potential for low-privileged local attackers to gain unauthorized SSH access using the exposed credentials.

Contact

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