CVE-2026-45576: zrok is software for sharing web services, files, and network resources

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45576 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting zrok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

zrok is software for sharing web services, files, and network resources. From 0.4.23 until 2.0.3, `zrok2 copy` stores attacker-controlled WebDAV or zrok drive paths such as /../outside.txt in the source inventory and passes them to FilesystemTarget.WriteStream, allowing the sync pipeline to write files outside the selected local filesystem destination root. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.3.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-07-16
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: netfoundry

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-16 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netfoundry zrok UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.4.23 and < 2.0.3

Fixed in: 2.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.23

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zrok || rpm -q zrok || zrok --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zrok

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zrok

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zrok sudo apt install zrok=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.23> sudo apt-mark hold zrok

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zrok sudo dnf downgrade zrok-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.23> sudo dnf versionlock add zrok

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45576?

zrok: upgrade to 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45576 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45576 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45576 affect?

CVE-2026-45576 affects zrok. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). zrok is software for sharing web services, files, and network resources. From 0.4.23 until 2.0.3, `zrok2 copy` stores attacker-controlled WebDAV or zrok drive paths such as /../outside.txt in the source inventory and passes them to Filesyst

How urgent is CVE-2026-45576?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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