rclone: Unvalidated symlink target in local `--links` — arbitrary file write from an untrusted remote
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-54572
Summary
rclone: Unvalidated symlink target in local `--links` — arbitrary file write from an untrusted remote
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/rclone/rclone. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 23% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/rclone/rclone is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 23%.
Sources
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