CRITICAL 9.2 NVD
CVE-2026-70460
rsync 2.3.3 before 3.5.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows a malicious sender to escape the module root by exploiting symlinks within the modu
rsync 2.3.3 before 3.5.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows a malicious sender to escape the module root by exploiting symlinks within the module file tree when using --partial-dir or --backup-dir options. Attackers with write access to place a symlink under the module root, or who can exploit a pre-existing trusted symlink, can direct file writes to locations outside the intended module root, achieving arbitrary file write relative to the module root parent.
References
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.5.0
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/security/advisories/GHSA-w3xf-j2r2-gv4x
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rsync-path-traversal-via-partial-dir-backup-dir-symli
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.2 was published on 2026-08-13 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-13 · -1 days ago
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