CVE-2026-53802

What it is

rsync before 3.5.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows attackers to read files accessible to the rsync daemon process by exploiting symlink following in input configuration file handling including --files-from, --password-file, and filter merge files. Attackers can place a symlink at a predictable --files-from or --password-file path, or supply a --files-from path that escapes the daemon module root, to read arbitrary files accessible to the rsync process.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-08-13 15:19 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-24 16:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-13 15:19 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 16:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-61

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Samba Rsync < 3.5.0

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None