In fail2ban 0.10.5 through 1.1.1 before ddd879d, the sshd filter (config/filter.d/sshd.conf) accepts an "on <token>" suffix after the host address. Because OpenSSH logs the offered username verbatim, a remote unauthenticated attacker can use a username such as "x VICTIM-SOURCE-IP-ADDRESS on" to make fail2ban associate failed login attempts with an arbitrary source IP address and ban it (e.g., to block logins from a legitimate user). The default filter mode is affected.
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Configurations
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History
13 Oct 2026, 03:16
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Information
Published : 2026-10-13 03:16
Updated : 2026-10-16 19:55
NVD link : CVE-2026-109786
Mitre link : CVE-2026-109786
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-109786
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Products Affected
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CWE
CWE-117
Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
