Vulnerability Description
Incus before 6.0.7, 6.1.0 before 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 before 7.5.0 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability in sftpRecursivePullFile that allows a malicious incus-agent to escape the target directory during incus file pull -r. Attackers with root in a virtual machine can return duplicate entries reported first as symlinks then as files or directories, writing attacker-controlled files such as /etc/shadow on the operator's host.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-wfvq-qh87-gm4j
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/incus-before-6.0.7-6.1.0-before-7.0.2-and-7
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-115378?
CVE-2026-115378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Incus before 6.0.7, 6.1.0 before 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 before 7.5.0 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability in sftpRecursivePullFile that allows a malicious incus-agent to escape the target director...
How severe is CVE-2026-115378?
CVE-2026-115378 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.