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CVE-2026-48769

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.9 EPSS 0.44% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-21 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The Incus client is vulnerable to an arbitrary file write due to a flaw in handling the `Incus-Image-Hash` header from malicious image servers, which can result in arbitrary command execution with root privileges on the server. Organizations using versions prior to 7.2.0 should prioritize patching this critical vulnerability to mitigate the risk of severe security breaches. Immediate action is essential for any environment utilizing Incus for container or virtual machine management.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-48769
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.9
EPSS
0.44%

Original NVD Description

Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, an arbitrary file write exists in the Incus client when a malicious image server returns a crafted `Incus-Image-Hash` header. This can lead to arbitrary command execution as root on the server. Version 7.2.0 patches the issue.