CVE-2026-48751
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CVE-2026-48751 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, instance snapshots ignore the `restricted.containers.lowlevel=block` setting; allowing for arbitrary command execution on the Incus server by abusing lowlevel hooks such as `raw.lxc` and `raw.qemu`. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, instance snapshots ignore the `restricted.containers.lowlevel=block` setting; allowing for arbitrary command execution on the Incus server by abusing lowlevel hooks such as `raw.lxc` and `raw.qemu`. Version 7.2.0 patches the issue.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| lxc | incus | < 7.2.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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