CVE-2026-70463: RsyncProject rsync · Incorrect Authorization
Affects RsyncProject rsyncSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RsyncProjectrsync | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubrsyncpkg:github/rsyncOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
No explicit patch or remediation is provided in the input data. Until a fix is available, review and avoid using auth users directives with group names containing spaces, or apply configuration workarounds if possible to prevent bypass. Monitor vendor communications for official fixes.
Description
CVE-2026-70463 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in rsync versions 3.1.0 through 3.4.4. The flaw arises from incorrect parsing of the auth users directive, specifically when group names contain spaces. This causes deny rules associated with such groups to be discarded, allowing authenticated users who should be denied access to connect to restricted modules.