Is CVE-2026-0968 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-0968 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-0968 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-0968 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0968?

CVE-2026-0968 has a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2026-0968

CWE-476Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

3.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.2th

Official Description

A flaw was found in libssh in which a malicious SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) server can exploit this by sending a malformed 'longname' field within an `SSH_FXP_NAME` message during a file listing operation. This missing null check can lead to reading beyond allocated memory on the heap. This can cause unexpected behavior or lead to a denial of service (DoS) due to application crashes.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-0968 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.