CVE-2026-35385

Name: CVE-2026-35385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-02T17:16:27.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-35385 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openssh	< 10.3

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35385?

How severe is CVE-2026-35385?

CVE-2026-35385 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35385?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST