CVE-2026-24185

Vulnerability in NVOS SSH Server Configuration Allows Unauthorized Access When PKA-Only Mode Enabled

Published Aug 18, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
NVIDIA NVOS for network switches contains a vulnerability in the secure shell (SSH) server configuration component while PKA-only mode is enabled, where an administrator could inadvertently enable an alternative authentication path. If best practices for replacing the default password as recommended by NVIDIA are not followed, this alternative authentication path might lead to unauthorized access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

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Title Vulnerability in NVOS SSH Server Configuration Allows Unauthorized Access When PKA-Only Mode Enabled
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First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia nvos
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia nvos
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description NVIDIA NVOS for network switches contains a vulnerability in the secure shell (SSH) server configuration component while PKA-only mode is enabled, where an administrator could inadvertently enable an alternative authentication path. If best practices for replacing the default password as recommended by NVIDIA are not followed, this alternative authentication path might lead to unauthorized access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-288
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
nvidia
Published
Updated
Aug 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Reserved
Jan 21, 2026, 7:09 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 18, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Oct 22, 2026, 10:10 PM