Incus has arbitrary file read+write on host via templates/ symlink in malicious image
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-48752
Summary
Incus has arbitrary file read+write on host via templates/ symlink in malicious image
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/lxc/incus/v7/cmd/incusd. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/lxc/incus/v7/cmd/incusd is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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