CVE-2026-71313 Details
Description
rclone is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. From v1.51.0 until v1.75.0, the local backend in backend/local/local.go relies on the configurable filename encoder to prevent remote filename data from becoming operating-system path syntax, so a local destination using Slash, None, Raw, or on Windows an encoding that preserves backslash can decode a standard-encoded fullwidth dot-dot component or native backslash form into an actual parent-directory component before filepath.Join resolves it outside the configured local root, allowing an attacker-controlled source object to create or overwrite files outside the selected destination directory as the rclone process. This issue is fixed in v1.75.0.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the local backend of Rclone, a command-line tool for syncing files with cloud storage. This vulnerability exists in versions 1.51.0 prior to 1.75.0. The issue arises because the local backend's filename encoder can be configured to omit certain characters, allowing remote filenames to be decoded into path syntax that escapes the intended directory. As a result, an attacker could manipulate object names in a remote source to create or overwrite files outside the designated destination directory, using the permissions of the Rclone process.
Users can update to Rclone version 1.75.0, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The update is available through the Rclone GitHub releases page.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |