CVE-2018-20685
CVSS v3
5.3
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
3.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In OpenSSH 7.9, scp.c in the scp client allows remote SSH servers to bypass intended access restrictions via the filename of . or an empty filename. The impact is modifying the permissions of the target directory on the client side.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-01-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-20685?
In OpenSSH 7.9, scp.c in the scp client allows remote SSH servers to bypass intended access restrictions via the filename of . or an empty filename. The impact is modifying the permissions of the target directory on the client side.
Is CVE-2018-20685 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-20685 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 3.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20685?
CVE-2018-20685 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM severity).
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