Directory Traversal Vulnerability in OpenSSH Affects Recursive Copy Operations
CVE-2026-106552

4.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

OpenBSD
Status
Openssh
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-106552?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in OpenSSH prior to version 10.6, where improper handling during a recursive copy operation could allow a server to write files to unintended locations. This poses a significant risk as it may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and data leakage.

Affected Version(s)

OpenSSH 0 < 10.6

References

https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.6

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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