CVE-2026-48752

Incus has arbitrary file read+write on host via templates/ symlink in malicious image

Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, a specially crafted image or instance backup can be used to read or create/write arbitrary files on the host; possibly leading to arbitrary command execution. Version 7.2.0 patches the issue.

Affected

lxc · incus

CVSS v3.1 GITHUB

9.9 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 53rd percentile

Published

2026-08-21

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• advisories/GHSA-vxp5-584q-c479

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry