Directory Traversal Affecting openssh package, versions <0:9.9p1-27.el10_2.alma.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.25% (17th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX10-OPENSSH-20056535
  • published23 Sept 2026
  • disclosed21 Sept 2026

Introduced: 21 Sep 2026

NewCVE-2026-59995  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-23  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:10 openssh to version 0:9.9p1-27.el10_2.alma.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:69129.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openssh package and not the openssh package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

sftp in OpenSSH before 10.4 does not properly constrain the location of downloaded files when "sftp server:/path ." is used with an attacker-controlled server.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1