CVE-2026-59995: sftp in OpenSSH before 10.4 does not properly constrain the location of downloaded files when "sftp server:/pa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-59995?

openssh: upgrade to 10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-59995 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59995 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-2026-59995 affect?

CVE-2026-59995 affects openssh. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). sftp in OpenSSH before 10.4 does not properly constrain the location of downloaded files when "sftp server:/path ." is used with an attacker-controlled server.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-59995?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 4.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-59995 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting openssh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sftp in OpenSSH before 10.4 does not properly constrain the location of downloaded files when "sftp server:/path ." is used with an attacker-controlled server.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2026-07-08
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openbsd

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-08 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbsd openssh UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.4

Fixed in: 10.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 10.4 (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-2026-59995?

openssh: upgrade to 10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59995 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59995 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-2026-59995 affect?

CVE-2026-59995 affects openssh. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). sftp in OpenSSH before 10.4 does not properly constrain the location of downloaded files when "sftp server:/path ." is used with an attacker-controlled server.

How urgent is CVE-2026-59995?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

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