CVE-2026-35414 | OpenSSH up to 10.2 Certificate authorized_keys control flow
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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in OpenSSH up to 10.2 . This affects the function authorized_keys of the component Certificate Handler . Such manipulation leads to incorrect control flow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-35414 . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-354951 · CVE-2026-35414 · GCVE-0-2026-35414
OPENSSH UP TO 10.2 CERTIFICATE AUTHORIZED_KEYS CONTROL FLOW
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
4.5 $5k-$25k 0.59+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenSSH up to 10.2. This vulnerability affects the function authorized_keys of the component Certificate Handler. Performing a manipulation results in control flow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-35414. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenSSH up to 10.2. This affects the function authorized_keys of the component Certificate Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a control flow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-670. The code contains a control flow path that does not reflect the algorithm that the path is intended to implement, leading to incorrect behavior any time this path is navigated. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
OpenSSH before 10.3 mishandles the authorized_keys principals option in uncommon scenarios involving a principals list in conjunction with a Certificate Authority that makes certain use of comma characters.
It is possible to read the advisory at openssh.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-35414 since 04/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k 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: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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CNA Base Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Control flow
CWE: CWE-670
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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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-2026-35414 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354951
Entryinfo
Created: 04/02/2026 19:35
Changes: 04/02/2026 19:35 (64)
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Cache ID: 99:F68:101
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