CVE-2026-107675: ffmpeg — Fix

Description

FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains a missing host key verification vulnerability in the libssh-based sftp protocol handler that allows network attackers to impersonate SFTP servers. Attackers performing man-in-the-middle, DNS, or ARP spoofing can capture passwords supplied in sftp URLs, serve forged media, or receive uploaded output.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0019

Probability of exploitation

0.08%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-322 CWE-322

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	< 9.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/2b822b7fb6ed195546bc9fd9bdb794e98222bdce https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/24384

Other References

https://ffmpeg.org/ https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n9.0.2/libavformat/libssh.c#L60-L110 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ffmpeg-through-9.0.2-missing-ssh-host-key-verification-in-sftp-protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-107675? +

FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains a missing host key verification vulnerability in the libssh-based sftp protocol handler that allows network attackers to impersonate SFTP servers. Attackers performing man-in-the-middle, DNS, or ARP spoofing can capture passwords supplied in sftp URLs, serve forged media, or receive uploaded output. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-107675? +

CVE-2026-107675 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0019, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-107675? +

CVE-2026-107675 affects products from ffmpeg, specifically: ffmpeg. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-107675? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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