CVE-2025-61985

low-risk
Published 2025-10-06

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

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0.02% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
3
CVSS 3.6/10 Low
LOCAL / HIGH complexity
14
/ 100
low-risk
Severity 9/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal