CVE-2026-59733: Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-59733?

rclone: upgrade to 1.74.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-59733 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-59733 affect?

CVE-2026-59733 affects rclone. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, rclone serve restic --private-repos enforces authorization using the routed user path segment while building the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-59733?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-59733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 serve restic --private-repos enforces authorization using the routed user path segment while building the backend object key from the raw uncleaned URL path, allowing an authenticated user to include .. in a request such as //..//config and read, overwrite, or delete another user's private repository on backends th

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-639
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-07-29

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

Last updated 2026-07-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-29 20:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rclone rclone UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.74.4

Fixed in: 1.74.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.74.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rclone

Note

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

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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-2026-59733?

rclone: upgrade to 1.74.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59733 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59733 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-2026-59733 affect?

CVE-2026-59733 affects rclone. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, rclone serve restic --private-repos enforces authorization using the routed user path segment while building the

How urgent is CVE-2026-59733?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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