CVE-2026-115372
Incus 7.3.0 before 7.5.0 Project Restriction Bypass via block.create_options
Description
Incus from 7.3.0 before 7.5.0 contains a project restriction bypass that allows restricted project users to set block.create_options through volume update, copy, and move operations. Attackers can set the option on a custom volume and trigger a copy or move onto a formatting pool to inject arguments into mkfs executed as root.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Incus to version 7.5.0 or later.
- Apply vendor patches immediately.
- Restrict project user privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-115372.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-4cph-ccqv-hm3c | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/incus-7.3.0-before-7.5.0-project-restriction-bypass-via-block-create-options |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Incus from 7.3.0 before 7.5.0 contains a project restriction bypass that allows restricted project users to set block.create_options through volume update, copy, and move operations. Attackers can set the option on a custom volume and trigger a copy or move onto a formatting pool to inject arguments into mkfs executed as root. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-88 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115372.json">CVE-2026-115372</a> Added Reference https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-4cph-ccqv-hm3c Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/incus-7.3.0-before-7.5.0-project-restriction-bypass-via-block-create-options