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CVE-2026-109152 jbardin CVE debrief

A security vulnerability has been detected in jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1, impacting the _recv_file/_recv_pushd function of the SCP Receive Handler component, allowing for path traversal attacks. Remote exploitation is possible, and upgrading to version 0.16.2 is sufficient to resolve this issue. This vulnerability affects systems using jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 0.16.2. The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its impact and resolution.

Vendor
jbardin
Product
scp.py
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-13
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-13

Who should care

Defenders responsible for systems using jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1 should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 0.16.2. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to review and verify the affected component, monitor for potential exploitation attempts, and track exceptions.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 0.16.2 to resolve the path traversal vulnerability in jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1, as remote exploitation is possible.

  • Path traversal vulnerability allows for unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Remote exploitation is possible, increasing the attack surface
  • Upgrading to version 0.16.2 is sufficient to resolve this issue

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a path traversal issue in the _recv_file/_recv_pushd function of the SCP Receive Handler component in jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1. Remote exploitation is possible, and upgrading to version 0.16.2 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The manipulation leads to path traversal, and defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 0.16.2 to resolve this issue. The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its impact and resolution. The patch identifier is 42fc3aaa71411daed60544e3b40179c1038bed5d.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 0.16.2 to resolve this issue.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 0.16.2
  • Review and verify the affected component
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its impact and resolution. The vulnerability is caused by a path traversal issue in the _recv_file/_recv_pushd function of the SCP Receive Handler component in jbardin scp.py up to 0.16.1. The manipulation leads to path traversal, and 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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-109152 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-109152

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-109152 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-109152

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • jbardin scp.py SCP Receive _recv_pushd path traversal

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/109xxx/CVE-2026-109152.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416886

    Supplemental source - vdb-entry, technical-description

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416886/cti

    Supplemental source - signature, permissions-required

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-109152

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/978646

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/jbardin/scp.py/issues/206

    Supplemental source - issue-tracking

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/jbardin/scp.py/commit/42fc3aaa71411daed60544e3b40179c1038bed5d

    Supplemental source - patch

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/jbardin/scp.py/releases/tag/v0.16.2

    Supplemental source - patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.