CVE-2025-61984
Oct. 7, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
3.6
Low
Description
ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows control characters in usernames that originate from certain possibly untrusted sources, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used. The untrusted sources are the command line and %-sequence expansion of a configuration file. (A configuration file that provides a complete literal username is not categorized as an untrusted source.)
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssh |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-159
Improper Handling of Invalid Use of Special Elements
The product does not properly filter, remove, quote, or otherwise manage the invalid use of special elements in user-controlled input, which could cause adverse effect on its behavior and integrity.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | openssh | openssh | <10.1 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: HIGH
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: LOW
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Timeline
Published: Oct. 6, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Oct. 7, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Oct. 7, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Status : Received
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
More infoSource
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