PatchTheCVECVE-2026-59732: Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-59732 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) 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, rclone archive extract can write extracted files outside the user-selected destination prefix when extracting a crafted archive containing parent path components such as ../, allowing creation or overwrite of sibling objects in the same bucket or path scope. This issue is fixed in version 1.74.4.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 82%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-07-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-21 |
Last updated 2026-07-21 · 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-2026-59732?
rclone: upgrade to 1.74.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-59732 being exploited?
CVE-2026-59732 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-2026-59732 affect?
CVE-2026-59732 affects rclone. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, rclone archive extract can write extracted files outside the user-selected destination prefix when extracting a c
How urgent is CVE-2026-59732?
Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference
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