Vulnerability Description
internal-sftp in sshd in OpenSSH before 10.4 recognizes only the first 9 command-line arguments, which can be important if a later command-line argument would have helped to ensure the intended security properties of an SFTP connection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | < 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=178333966933090&w=2Release Notes
- https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.4p1Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/06/5Mailing ListRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-59997?
CVE-2026-59997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). internal-sftp in sshd in OpenSSH before 10.4 recognizes only the first 9 command-line arguments, which can be important if a later command-line argument would have helped to ensure the intended securi...
How severe is CVE-2026-59997?
CVE-2026-59997 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.