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CVE-2026-48749

Incus has an arbitrary file read+write on host via rootfs/ symlink in malicious image

CVSS 3.1 9.9 CRITICALCheck source for fixed versionsKEV status unknown
Original advisory

Historical advisory recorded 6 Nov 2026 01:36:41 UTC. Read the latest advisory.

cve-program · CVE-2026-48749

Published

Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, a specially crafted image can be used to read or create/write arbitrary files on the host; possibly leading to arbitrary command execution. Version 7.2.0 fixes the issue.

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cve-program · CVE-2026-48749

Published

Incus has an arbitrary file read+write on host via rootfs/ symlink in malicious image

Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, a specially crafted image can be used to read or create/write arbitrary files on the host; possibly leading to arbitrary command execution. Version 7.2.0 fixes the issue.

Source published
21 Aug 2026 14:17:54 UTC
Source modified
5 Nov 2026 23:20:29 UTC
Saved here
6 Nov 2026 01:36:41 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · 9.9 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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