Is openssh safe to use?

openssh has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (9.8p1). DepScope rates its health at 65/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of openssh?

The latest version of openssh is 9.8p1, released 2026-02-12.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of openssh.

No, openssh is actively maintained. Latest release: 9.8p1 (2026-02-12).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for openssh at this time.

openssh is licensed under SSH-OpenSSH.

condav9.8p1

A suite of secure networking utilities based on the SSH protocol

License SSH-OpenSSH18 versions1 maintainers0 deps2,897 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 65/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

6/20

popularity

25/25

security

12/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

⚠ Possible typosquat

Name is close to a popular package. Targets:

openssl (char_swap dist 1)

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First published · 2020-05-31 00:48:07.211000+00:00

Last updated · 2026-02-12 10:49:43.077000+00:00