CVE-2026-35385: In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to som

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-35385?

openssh: upgrade to 10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-35385 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35385 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-35385 affect?

CVE-2026-35385 affects openssh. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' expectations, if the download is performed as root with -O (legacy scp protocol) and without -p (preserve mode).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-35385?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-35385 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openssh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' expectations, if the download is performed as root with -O (legacy scp protocol) and without -p (preserve mode).

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-281
Published	2026-04-02
Last modified	2026-09-01

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openbsd

Last updated 2026-09-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-02 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-01 13:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbsd openssh UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.3

Fixed in: 10.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openssh || rpm -q openssh || openssh --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openssh

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openssh

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-35385?

openssh: upgrade to 10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35385 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35385 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-35385 affect?

CVE-2026-35385 affects openssh. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' expectations, if the download is performed as root with -O (legacy scp protocol) and without -p (preserve mode).

How urgent is CVE-2026-35385?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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