CVE-2026-63125
Incus vulnerable to root RCE via image backup.yaml symlink
Description
Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.3.0, an unprivileged, project-confined Incus user (a non-admin TLS/RBAC identity with `can_create_images` and `can_create_instances`) can execute arbitrary code as root on the host. A crafted image ships `backup.yaml` as a symlink to a host file. When the root daemon writes the instance's backup file, it follows the symlink. Version 7.3.0 patches the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-63125
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Incus to version 7.3.0 or later.
- Ensure backups do not contain malicious symlinks.
- Restrict image creation permissions for non-admin users.
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-2026-63125.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-6rqx-22hc-qm36 | |
| https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-6rqx-22hc-qm36 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'lxc', 'product': 'incus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 7.3.0'}]}] Added Description Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.3.0, an unprivileged, project-confined Incus user (a non-admin TLS/RBAC identity with `can_create_images` and `can_create_instances`) can execute arbitrary code as root on the host. A crafted image ships `backup.yaml` as a symlink to a host file. When the root daemon writes the instance's backup file, it follows the symlink. Version 7.3.0 patches the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-61 Added Reference https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-6rqx-22hc-qm36 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-6rqx-22hc-qm36 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-63125', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-21T15:02:31.652417Z'}