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LOW

CVE-2026-73281

CVSS v3

3.5

LOW

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In ssh-agent in OpenSSH before 10.5, some operations can occur remotely but were intended to occur only locally, including operations that add tokens or use keys. This is caused by misinteraction between agent locking and the session-bind@openssh.com extension.

Technical details

Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73281?

In ssh-agent in OpenSSH before 10.5, some operations can occur remotely but were intended to occur only locally, including operations that add tokens or use keys. This is caused by misinteraction between agent locking and the session-bind@openssh.com extension.

Is CVE-2026-73281 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-73281 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-73281?

CVE-2026-73281 has a CVSS v3 base score of 3.5 (LOW severity).

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