CVE-2026-79783
rclone before 1.74.4 fails to mask special permission bits when applying source-supplied mode metadata in the local backend, allowing attackers to set setuid/setgid bits on attacker-controlled files.
Published Aug 25, 2026 · Updated Sep 25, 2026
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Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2026-79783 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.0).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS
2.0
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
n/a
Exploit maturity
None known
ATLAS score
n/a
Outside the curated set
FAQ
Common Questions.
rclone before 1.74.4 fails to mask special permission bits when applying source-supplied mode metadata in the local backend, allowing attackers to set setuid/setgid bits on attacker-controlled files.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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