Vulnerability Description
In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' expectations, if the download is performed as root with -O (legacy scp protocol) and without -p (preserve mode).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | < 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=177513443901484&w=2Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.3p1Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/02/3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35385?
CVE-2026-35385 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' expectations, if the download is performed as root with -O (legacy scp protocol) ...
How severe is CVE-2026-35385?
CVE-2026-35385 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35385?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.