CVE-2026-109152: jbardin scp.py SCP Receive _recv_pushd path traversal
A security vulnerability has been detected in jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1. The impacted element is the function recvfile/recvpushd of the component SCP Receive Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Upgrading to version 0.16.2 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The identifier of the patch is 42fc3aaa71411daed60544e3b40179c1038bed5d. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
jbardin scp.pyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.16.2Patch 42fc3aaa71411daed60544e3b40179c1038bed5d
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are affected?
Deployments using the PyPI scp package at version 0.16.1 or earlier are affected. The vulnerable code is in the SCP receive handler's _recv_file and _recv_pushd functions.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue can be exploited remotely and has low attack complexity. The vector indicates no privileges are required, but user interaction is required.
Is there a fixed version?
Yes. Upgrading scp.py to version 0.16.2 resolves the vulnerability. The associated patch identifier is 42fc3aaa71411daed60544e3b40179c1038bed5d.