CVE-2026-48769

What it is

Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, an arbitrary file write exists in the Incus client when a malicious image server returns a crafted `Incus-Image-Hash` header. This can lead to arbitrary command execution as root on the server. Version 7.2.0 patches the issue.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-21 15:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-06 01:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-21 15:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-06 01:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High