CVE-2026-87865
Published Oct 20, 2026
Description
When libcurl uses libssh2 with a hashed `known_hosts` file, an unrelated initial entry can cause host key validation to report a key *mismatch* as a *missing* key to the `CURLOPT_SSH_KEYFUNCTION` callback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-87865? +
When libcurl uses libssh2 with a hashed `known_hosts` file, an unrelated
initial entry can cause host key validation to report a key *mismatch* as a
*missing* key to the `CURLOPT_SSH_KEYFUNCTION` callback.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-87865? +
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