SSHole exploited through SSH accounts with blank passwords

published 2026-11-09

An attacker can log in to an SSH account that has an empty password without needing any exploit or credentials, gaining full access to that account on the machine. Once inside, they can run commands, install malware, or pivot to other systems.

Source: thehackernews.com

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