CVE-2026-3731

libssh SFTP Extension Name sftp.c sftp_extensions_get_data out-of-bounds

HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: March 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorLibssh

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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A weakness has been identified in libssh up to 0.11.3. The impacted element is the function sftp_extensions_get_name/sftp_extensions_get_data of the file src/sftp.c of the component SFTP Extension Name Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument idx can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack may be performed from remote. Upgrading to version 0.11.4 and 0.12.0 is sufficient to resolve this issue. This patch is called 855a0853ad3abd4a6cd85ce06fce6d8d4c7a0b60. You should upgrade the affected component.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Vendor states this is fixed in 0.11.4 (unaffected)
Vendor states this is fixed in 0.12.0 (unaffected)

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?id.349709
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349709
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?submit.767120
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://www.libssh.org/files/0.12/libssh-0.12.0.tar.xz

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-125CWE-119

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