Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects older OpenSSH servers using ForceCommand to restrict what authenticated SSH users can do. A logged-in user could bypass that restriction by changing their .ssh/rc file, undermining restricted shells, forced SFTP, or controlled automation accounts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running OpenSSH 4.4 to before 4.9 with ForceCommand configured. Systems not using ForceCommand are less directly exposed, based on the provided description. Prioritize remediation where SSH accounts are intentionally restricted for file transfer, automation, support, or partner access. This is not KEV-listed, but it can weaken a control many teams treat as a security boundary. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSH to 4.9 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review vendor advisories for platform-specific fixed versions.; Audit ForceCommand-dependent accounts and restricted SSH workflows..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2419CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- openssh-forcecommand-command-execution(41549)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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