CVE-2026-59996
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-59996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. scp in OpenSSH before 10.4 may place a file in the parent directory of an intended directory when the copy occurs between two remote destinations.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
scp in OpenSSH before 10.4 may place a file in the parent directory of an intended directory when the copy occurs between two remote destinations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | < 10.4 |
References
- https://www.openssh.org/releasenotes.html#10.4p1Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/06/5Mailing List, Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-59996?
scp in OpenSSH before 10.4 may place a file in the parent directory of an intended directory when the copy occurs between two remote destinations.
How severe is CVE-2026-59996?
CVE-2026-59996 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59996?
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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