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CVE-2026-48769

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.44%

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CVE-2026-48769 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, an arbitrary file write exists in the Incus client when a malicious image server returns a crafted `Incus-Image-Hash` header. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.44%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
lxcincus< 7.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48769?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-48769?
CVE-2026-48769 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48769?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST