Vulnerability Description
Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Starting in version 1.48.0 and prior to version 1.73.5, the RC endpoint `operations/fsinfo` is exposed without `AuthRequired: true` and accepts attacker-controlled `fs` input. Because `rc.GetFs(...)` supports inline backend definitions, an unauthenticated attacker can instantiate an attacker-controlled backend on demand. For the WebDAV backend, `bearer_token_command` is executed during backend initialization, making single-request unauthenticated local command execution possible on reachable RC deployments without global HTTP authentication. Version 1.73.5 patches the issue.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rclone | Rclone | >= 1.48.0, < 1.73.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/blob/bf55d5e6d37fd86164a87782191f9e1ffcaafa82/bProduct
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/blob/bf55d5e6d37fd86164a87782191f9e1ffcaafa82/fProduct
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/blob/bf55d5e6d37fd86164a87782191f9e1ffcaafa82/fProduct
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/2a9e952b38e03a96bf40c9eb6e8e22199865ee3b
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/releases/tag/v1.73.5
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-jfwf-28xr-xw6qExploitVendor Advisory
- https://rclone.org/changelog/#v1-73-5-2026-04-19
- https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-jfwf-28xr-xw6qExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41179?
CVE-2026-41179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Starting in version 1.48.0 and prior to version 1.73.5, the RC endpoint `operations/fsinfo...
How severe is CVE-2026-41179?
CVE-2026-41179 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rclone Rclone.