OpenSSH
OpenBSD · current 10.5p1
The current version of OpenSSH is 10.5p1 (as of 12/08/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you every new release.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- SCP in mehreren Produkten: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2023-1995 · 30 Jul
OpenSSH at a glance
OpenSSH is the standard implementation of the SSH protocol — the backbone of secure remote administration on virtually every server. The project ships regular releases plus coordinated security fixes; as the front door to your servers, OpenSSH advisories deserve prompt attention.
For admins OpenSSH usually comes from the distribution, which backports fixes — for serious advisories, confirm the patched package is installed and the service restarted. Notable past issues (including a critical pre-auth flaw) show why currency matters on internet-facing SSH. Harden the configuration: key-based authentication, disable root login and passwords where possible, current ciphers, and expose SSH only where needed (or behind a bastion/VPN). After updates, verify you can still log in before closing your session. Keep client and server current. Track the version your distribution ships.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5p1 | STABLE | 12/08/2026 | – |
| 10.4p1 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | – |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of OpenSSH?
- OpenSSH 10.5p1, released 12/08/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the OpenSSH release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new OpenSSH updates?
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