CVE-2025-61985

LOW
Published Oct 6, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-158

Description

ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows the '\0' character in an ssh:// URI, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.6
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-158 CWE-158

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61985? +
ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows the '\0' character in an ssh:// URI, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2025-61985? +
CVE-2025-61985 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-61985? +
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