rclone: PowerShell Smart-Quote Filename Injection Enables SFTP Server-Side Command Execution
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-71312
Summary
rclone: PowerShell Smart-Quote Filename Injection Enables SFTP Server-Side Command Execution
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.
Sources
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