Description
rsync before 3.5.0 contains a symlink race condition vulnerability in the sender's source tree traversal that allows an attacker who can manipulate a parent directory of the source tree to redirect file reads to unintended paths. Attackers can atomically replace a parent directory component with a symlink pointing outside the source root between path resolution and file open operations to disclose file contents outside the intended transfer root.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.7/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| RsyncProject | rsync | <= 3.4.4 |
References
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases/tag/v3.5.0Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/security/advisories/GHSA-3jj3-qvc7-jp6xVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rsync-symlink-race-condition-information-disclosureRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 13, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 24, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed