CVE-2026-34178
Importing a crafted backup leads to project restriction bypass
Description
In Canonical LXD before 6.8, the backup import path validates project restrictions against backup/index.yaml in the supplied tar archive but creates the instance from backup/container/backup.yaml, a separate file in the same archive that is never checked against project restrictions. An authenticated remote attacker with instance-creation permission in a restricted project can craft a backup archive where backup.yaml carries restricted settings such as security.privileged=true or raw.lxc directives, bypassing all project restriction enforcement and allowing full host compromise.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 9, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-34178
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | cc1ad9ee-3454-478d-9317-d3e869d708bc | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Canonical LXD to version 6.8 or later.
- Verify backup import process enforces project restrictions.
- Remove any unrestricted backups created previously.
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-2026-34178.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 | |
| https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Canonical LXD before 6.8, the backup import path validates project restrictions against backup/index.yaml in the supplied tar archive but creates the instance from backup/container/backup.yaml, a separate file in the same archive that is never checked against project restrictions. An authenticated remote attacker with instance-creation permission in a restricted project can craft a backup archive where backup.yaml carries restricted settings such as security.privileged=true or raw.lxc directives, bypassing all project restriction enforcement and allowing full host compromise. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 Added Reference https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4