CVE-2026-35388 | OpenSSH up to 10.2 Proxy-mode Multiplexing Session unprotected alternate channel
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A vulnerability was found in OpenSSH up to 10.2 and classified as problematic . Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Proxy-mode Multiplexing Session Handler . The manipulation results in unprotected alternate channel. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-35388 . Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-354961 · CVE-2026-35388 · GCVE-0-2026-35388
OPENSSH UP TO 10.2 PROXY-MODE MULTIPLEXING SESSION UNPROTECTED ALTERNATE CHANNEL
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
2.4 $0-$5k 0.85+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in OpenSSH up to 10.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Proxy-mode Multiplexing Session Handler. This manipulation causes unprotected alternate channel. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-35388. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenSSH up to 10.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Proxy-mode Multiplexing Session Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unprotected alternate channel vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-420. The product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:
OpenSSH before 10.3 omits connection multiplexing confirmation for proxy-mode multiplexing sessions.
The advisory is shared at openssh.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-35388 since 04/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/02/2026).
Upgrading to version 10.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Connectivity Software
Name
OpenSSH
Version
10.0
10.1
10.2
License
open-source
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.4
VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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CNA Base Score: 2.5
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Unprotected alternate channel
CWE: CWE-420 / CWE-419
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenSSH 10.3
Timelineinfo
04/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/02/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: openssh.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-35388 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35388
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354961
Entryinfo
Created: 04/02/2026 19:38
Changes: 04/02/2026 19:38 (63)
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Cache ID: 99:C6E:101
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