CVE-2026-106552

openssh: openssh: Arbitrary file write via directory traversal during sftp recursive copy

Published Oct 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In sftp in OpenSSH before 10.6, a server can trigger directory traversal (causing files to be written to unintended locations) during a recursive copy operation.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8928-1 OpenSSH vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8937-1 OpenSSH vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title OpenSSH SFTP Recursive Copy Directory Traversal openssh: openssh: Arbitrary file write via directory traversal during sftp recursive copy
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title OpenSSH SFTP Recursive Copy Directory Traversal
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In sftp in OpenSSH before 10.6, a server can trigger directory traversal (causing files to be written to unintended locations) during a recursive copy operation.
First Time appeared Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
Weaknesses CWE-23
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 7, 2026, 10:06 PM
Reserved
Oct 6, 2026, 8:20 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 6, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Oct 13, 2026, 3:26 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 6, 2026, 8:20 PM