CVE-2025-5987 | libssh up to 0.11.1 OpenSSL Backend privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-20227 / Nessus ID 241506)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libssh up to 0.11.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component OpenSSL Backend. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-5987. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.