CVE-2026-35386

OpenSSH: OpenSSH: Arbitrary command execution via shell metacharacters in username

Published Apr 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4584-1 openssh security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8222-1 OpenSSH vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8804-1 OpenSSH vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title OpenSSH: OpenSSH: Arbitrary command execution via shell metacharacters in username
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
First Time appeared Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
Weaknesses CWE-696
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:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

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

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Apr 3, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Apr 2, 2026, 4:44 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 2, 2026, 5:16 PM
Modified
Jul 24, 2026, 9:10 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 2, 2026, 4:44 PM