LOW
CVE-2026-35386
CWE-696Published: April 2, 2026· Updated: Apr 3, 2026
3.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.5th
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35386 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
OpenSSH
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-35386
CVSS Score3.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-696
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedApr 2, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-696)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-35386 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.