CVE-2026-48750 (GCVE-0-2026-48750)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-21 14:19 – Updated: 2026-08-26 17:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Incus has an arbitrary file write on host via `exec-output` symlink in crafted image
Summary
Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, the `record-output` parameter of the `/instances/$name/exec` endpoint stores the output of the command in the `exec-output` directory of the instance. If `exec-output` is a symlink, file named `exec_UUID.stdout` and `exec_UUID.stderr` can be written to an arbitrary location where the `.stdout` file will contain arbitrary content. This behavior can be abused for arbitrary command execution. Version 7.2.0 contains a patch.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-26 17:24 UTC
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Assigner
References
1 reference
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