PatchTheCVECVE-2026-54572: Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-54572 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting rclone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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 i
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2026-07-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-17 |
Last updated 2026-07-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-54572?
rclone: upgrade to 1.74.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-54572 being exploited?
CVE-2026-54572 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-2026-54572 affect?
CVE-2026-54572 affects rclone. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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
How urgent is CVE-2026-54572?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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