OpenSSH up to 10.2 Command Line ssh_config incorrect behavior order

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenSSH up to 10.2. This affects the function ssh_config of the component Command Line Handler. Such manipulation leads to incorrect behavior order. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-35386. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenSSH up to 10.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function ssh_config of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect behavior order vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-696. The product performs multiple related behaviors, but the behaviors are performed in the wrong order in ways which may produce resultant weaknesses. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In OpenSSH before 10.3, command execution can occur via shell metacharacters in a username within a command line. This requires a scenario where the username on the command line is untrusted, and also requires a non-default configurations of % in ssh_config.

The advisory is shared for download at openssh.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-35386 since 04/02/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/02/2026).

Upgrading to version 10.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect behavior order
CWE: CWE-696
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: OpenSSH 10.3

Timelineinfo

04/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/02/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openssh.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-35386 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35386
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354956

Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2026 19:36
Changes: 04/02/2026 19:36 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:7D7:103

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