CVE-2026-54572
High
Description
Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, with -l/--links, rclone serializes symlinks as .rclonelink text objects and recreates them on a local destination without validating the target, allowing an attacker-controlled remote to plant an escaping symlink and cause a following object write to land outside the destination with attacker-chosen contents. This issue is fixed in version 1.74.4.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductRclone
PublishedJul 14, 2026
First seenJul 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- rclone rclone1.74.4 or later
- github.com/rclone/rclone1.74.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rclone rclone | v < 1.74.4 | 1.74.4 |
| github.com/rclone/rcloneGo | v < 1.74.4 | 1.74.4 |
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