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CVE-2026-88016Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

rclone: Directory metadata (chmod/chown/chtimes) applied through a planted symlink in rclone local --links escapes the destination

CVSS score

7.1

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

1 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-88016 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.75.1, when backend/local runs with --links, a source .rclonelink object can plant a symlink in the destination and later directory metadata is applied through that path. MkdirMetadata, writeMetadataToFile, and setTimes operate when Directory.translatedLink=false, so os.Chown, os.Chmod, os.Chtimes, and birth-time handling can bypass os.Root confinement and follow the symlink. An attacker controlling source contents can therefore apply selected ownership, permissions, modification times, or birth times to a file or directory outside the destination, with --metadata required for chmod and chown while modification time is applied by the normal directory workflow. This issue is fixed in version 1.75.1.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-88016 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1rclonerclone View
2rclonerclone View
3gogithub.com/rclone/rclone View
4gogithub.com/rclone/rclone View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 4

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.1CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:LCVE CNA
7.1CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:LNVD
6.5CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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NVD tarafından Patch olarak etiketlenmiş referans

Open source
nvd

NVD tarafından Patch olarak etiketlenmiş referans

Open source
gitlabgo/github.com/rclone/rclone1.75.1

GitLab Advisory düzeltilmiş sürüm: 1.75.1

gitlab

Upgrade to version 1.75.1 or above.

canonical

Upgrade to version 1.75.1 or above.

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-88016 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityHighAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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