rclone `serve restic --private-repos` authorization bypass: `..` in the URL path lets an authenticated user read, ove...

Date Aug 5, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/rclone/rclone
CVE CVE-2026-59733
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-59733

Summary

rclone `serve restic --private-repos` authorization bypass: `..` in the URL path lets an authenticated user read, overwrite and delete other users' repositories

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 35% 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: 0.4%; percentile: 35%.

Sources

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