rclone: Incomplete path validation allows backend root escape in serve restic

Date Aug 5, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/rclone/rclone
CVE CVE-2026-71309
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-71309

Summary

rclone: Incomplete path validation allows backend root escape in serve restic

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/rclone/rclone. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

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. CVSS score: 8.6.

Sources

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