Description
In ssh in OpenSSH before 10.6, a $ or \ character can occur in a command-line username, leading to injection.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 2.5 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Command Injection via Special Characters in Command-Line Username

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In ssh in OpenSSH before 10.6, a $ or \ character can occur in a command-line username, leading to injection.
First Time appeared Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
Weaknesses CWE-99
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Openbsd
Openbsd openssh
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T23:42:14.374Z

Reserved: 2026-10-06T20:40:38.396Z

Link: CVE-2026-106583

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-07T00:17:20.743

Modified: 2026-10-07T14:47:21.140

Link: CVE-2026-106583

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Updated: 2026-10-07T05:00:11Z

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