OpenSSH 10.6 Released
OpenSSH 10.6 has been released, featuring security updates and a deprecation notice for the scp -R flag. The team notes an increase in AI-generated security reports and plans to release updates more frequently.
Why it matters
OpenSSH is a critical component of global internet infrastructure; changes to its security protocols affect millions of servers.
OpenSSH 10.6 was released on 2026-10-06. It is available from the mirrors listed at https://www.openssh.com/ . OpenSSH is a 100% complete SSH protocol 2.0 implementation and includes sftp client and server support.
Recently the OpenSSH team have received a large number of security bug reports, many of which are findings from AI models or made with AI assistance. While many AI reports are determined not to have security impact when considered in the context of a realistic threat model, we very much welcome these reports, especially when combined with human triage, analysis, test-cases and particularly when accompanied by proposed fixes.
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