CVE-2026-45232
Rsync < 3.4.3 Off-by-One Stack Write via HTTP Proxy
Description
Rsync versions before 3.4.3 contain an off-by-one out-of-bounds stack write vulnerability in the establish_proxy_connection() function in socket.c that allows network attackers to corrupt stack memory by sending a malformed HTTP proxy response. Attackers can exploit this by positioning themselves between the client and proxy or controlling the proxy server to send a response line of 1023 or more bytes without a newline terminator, causing a null byte to be written to an out-of-bounds stack address when the RSYNC_PROXY environment variable is set.
INFO
Published Date :
May 20, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Rsync to version 3.4.3 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Configure Rsync to not use the RSYNC_PROXY environment variable.
- Validate all Rsync configurations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-45232 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-45232.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.3 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/security/advisories/GHSA-8f85-j2cv-59m8 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rsync-off-by-one-stack-write-via-http-proxy | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-45232 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-45232
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Classic rsync re-implementation in pure Rust
Rust Shell Python Ruby Makefile Dockerfile RenderScript C
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CVE-2026-45232 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:samba:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.4.3 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.3 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/security/advisories/GHSA-8f85-j2cv-59m8 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rsync-off-by-one-stack-write-via-http-proxy Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Rsync versions before 3.4.3 contain an off-by-one out-of-bounds stack write vulnerability in the establish_proxy_connection() function in socket.c that allows network attackers to corrupt stack memory by sending a malformed HTTP proxy response. Attackers can exploit this by positioning themselves between the client and proxy or controlling the proxy server to send a response line of 1023 or more bytes without a newline terminator, causing a null byte to be written to an out-of-bounds stack address when the RSYNC_PROXY environment variable is set. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-193 Added Reference https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.4.3 Added Reference https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/security/advisories/GHSA-8f85-j2cv-59m8 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rsync-off-by-one-stack-write-via-http-proxy