ssh-cbc-mode-ciphers: SSH Server CBC Mode Ciphers Enabled

2025-08-01 ssh PoC Public

Description

"SSH Server CBC Mode Ciphers Enabled" signifies that the SSH server supports Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode ciphers, which are known for potential vulnerabilities. This configuration poses a security risk, and it's recommended to disable CBC ciphers in favor of more secure alternatives for enhanced protection during data transmission.

PoC

id: ssh-cbc-mode-ciphers

info:
  name: SSH Server CBC Mode Ciphers Enabled
  author: pussycat0x
  severity: low
  description: |
    "SSH Server CBC Mode Ciphers Enabled" signifies that the SSH server supports Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode ciphers, which are known for potential vulnerabilities. This configuration poses a security risk, and it's recommended to disable CBC ciphers in favor of more secure alternatives for enhanced protection during data transmission.
  reference:
    - https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/70658
  metadata:
    verified: true
    max-request: 2
    shodan-query: product:"OpenSSH"
  tags: js,enum,ssh,misconfig,network,vuln

javascript:
  - pre-condition: |
      isPortOpen(Host,Port)
    code: |
      let m = require("nuclei/ssh");
      let c = m.SSHClient();
      let response = c.ConnectSSHInfoMode(Host, Port);
      Export(response);
    args:
      Host: "{{Host}}"
      Port: "22"

    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: word
        words:
          - "client_to_server_ciphers"
          - "server_to_client_ciphers"
        condition: and

      - type: word
        words:
          - "aes128-cbc"
          - "aes192-cbc:"
          - "aes256-cbc"
          - "3des-cbc"
          - "blowfish-cbc"
          - "cast128-cbc"
        condition: or
# digest: 4a0a00473045022100a8342def03fd29787107123a3c017eb357073728a7dedc784b94b2a1d5170587022025ebb5270e5fe0b6e5a7881f81b84dd0d2dc5aaed51a385f3c52f104deb0e08b:922c64590222798bb761d5b6d8e72950

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