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CVE-2026-53546

9.6
Critical
EPSS 0.44%Patch availableAug 21, 2026

Auth low-privilege user can exfiltrate other users' SSH keys/passwords via Termix.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-53546 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-53546 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-53546?

CVE-2026-53546 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.6. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53546?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-53546. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-53546 affect?

CVE-2026-53546 affects Termix (< 2.3.2) - web-based server management platform. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-53546?

Upgrade to Termix 2.3.2, rotate affected SSH keys/passwords, and audit access.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Termix (< 2.3.2) - web-based server management platform
impact

Authenticated low-privileged user can force Termix to connect to an attacker SSH server and exfiltrate other users' stored SSH passwords or private keys.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Termix-SSH Termix
  • affected< 2.3.2

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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