CVE-2026-88016: rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-88016?

rclone: upgrade to 1.75.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-88016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-88016 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-2026-88016 affect?

CVE-2026-88016 affects rclone. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.75.1, when backend/local runs with --links, a source .rclonelink object can plant a symlink in the destination and late

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-88016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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 1.75.1, when backend/local runs with --links, a source .rclonelink object can plant a symlink in the destination and later directory metadata is applied through that path. MkdirMetadata, writeMetadataToFile, and setTimes operate when Directory.translatedLink=false, so os.Chown, os.Chmod, os.Chtimes, and birth-time handling can by

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59, CWE-281
Published	2026-09-10
Last modified	2026-09-15

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

Last updated 2026-09-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-10 16:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-15 15:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rclone rclone UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.75.1

Fixed in: 1.75.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.75.1 (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-2026-88016?

rclone: upgrade to 1.75.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-88016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-88016 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-2026-88016 affect?

CVE-2026-88016 affects rclone. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.75.1, when backend/local runs with --links, a source .rclonelink object can plant a symlink in the destination and late

How urgent is CVE-2026-88016?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-88015 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-88014 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-88013 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-88018 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers
CVE-2026-88017 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers

References

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