CVE-2026-59732
rclone archive extract allows S3 destination prefix escape via crafted archive paths
Description
Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, rclone archive extract can write extracted files outside the user-selected destination prefix when extracting a crafted archive containing parent path components such as ../, allowing creation or overwrite of sibling objects in the same bucket or path scope. This issue is fixed in version 1.74.4.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update rclone to version 1.74.4 or later.
- Ensure extracted files stay within the designated destination.
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-2026-59732.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/1a746732441e8158f32fab35924b23701e719a8c | Patch |
| https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/d11efe0d58fe6a2d6d90675bb9d8ee5840c51e1d | Patch |
| https://github.com/rclone/rclone/releases/tag/v1.74.4 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr5-p2gc-h23p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr5-p2gc-h23p | Exploit Vendor 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-2026-59732 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-59732
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).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-59732 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-59732 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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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr5-p2gc-h23p Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59732', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T14:43:33.295450Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:rclone:rclone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.74.4 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/1a746732441e8158f32fab35924b23701e719a8c Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/d11efe0d58fe6a2d6d90675bb9d8ee5840c51e1d Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/rclone/rclone/releases/tag/v1.74.4 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr5-p2gc-h23p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'rclone', 'product': 'rclone', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.74.4'}]}] Added Description Rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. Prior to 1.74.4, rclone archive extract can write extracted files outside the user-selected destination prefix when extracting a crafted archive containing parent path components such as ../, allowing creation or overwrite of sibling objects in the same bucket or path scope. This issue is fixed in version 1.74.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/1a746732441e8158f32fab35924b23701e719a8c Added Reference https://github.com/rclone/rclone/commit/d11efe0d58fe6a2d6d90675bb9d8ee5840c51e1d Added Reference https://github.com/rclone/rclone/releases/tag/v1.74.4 Added Reference https://github.com/rclone/rclone/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr5-p2gc-h23p