CVE-2026-106587

openssh: OpenSSH: Improper access control via misinterpretation of disabled configuration options

Published Oct 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In sshd in OpenSSH before 10.6, the value "none" for a configuration option is sometimes interpreted as a filename but was intended to mean that a feature is disabled.

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: OpenSSH: Improper access control via misinterpretation of disabled configuration options
Weaknesses CWE-115
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In sshd in OpenSSH before 10.6, the value "none" for a configuration option is sometimes interpreted as a filename but was intended to mean that a feature is disabled.
First Time appeared Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
Weaknesses CWE-843
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 9, 2026, 1:54 AM
Reserved
Oct 6, 2026, 9:01 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 6, 2026, 10:17 PM
Modified
Oct 9, 2026, 4:39 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 6, 2026, 9:01 PM