CVE-2026-63295: An authorization bypass vulnerability in LXD allows an authenticated attacker to bypass project-level containe

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-63295 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting lxd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authorization bypass vulnerability in LXD allows an authenticated attacker to bypass project-level container isolation restrictions. When a project is configured with restrictions on container privileges (such as enforcing restricted.containers.privilege=isolated), LXD fails to enforce the requirement if an instance configuration omits the security.idmap.isolated key. An attacker can exploit this flaw by creating or updating an instance withou

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-08-12
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: canonical

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-12 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

canonical lxd UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.12 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.8 · >= 5.1 and < 5.21.6 · >= 6.0 and < 6.10

Fixed in: 4.0.12, 5.0.8, 5.21.6, 6.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lxd

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 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lxd sudo apt install lxd=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold lxd

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

dnf --showduplicates list lxd sudo dnf downgrade lxd-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add lxd

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.

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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-2026-63295?

lxd: upgrade to 4.0.12, 5.0.8, 5.21.6, 6.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-63295 being exploited?

CVE-2026-63295 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-2026-63295 affect?

CVE-2026-63295 affects lxd. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An authorization bypass vulnerability in LXD allows an authenticated attacker to bypass project-level container isolation restrictions. When a project is configured with restrictions on container privileges (such as enforcing restricted.con

How urgent is CVE-2026-63295?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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