CVE-2026-35385

What it is

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).

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-02 17:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-01 13:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-02 17:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-01 13:19 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-281

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Openbsd OpenSSH < 10.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High