Vulnerability Description
In OpenSSH before 10.3, command execution can occur via shell metacharacters in a username within a command line. This requires a scenario where the username on the command line is untrusted, and also requires a non-default configurations of % in ssh_config.
CVSS Score
LOW
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-2026-35386?
CVE-2026-35386 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). In OpenSSH before 10.3, command execution can occur via shell metacharacters in a username within a command line. This requires a scenario where the username on the command line is untrusted, and also...
How severe is CVE-2026-35386?
CVE-2026-35386 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35386?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.