Incus: security update (CVE-2026-81493)
Description
A security update addresses a medium severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-81493 affecting multiple specific versions of the Incus product. The update mitigates the vulnerability in these versions, which span from 0.4-1ubuntu1 through 7.0.1-5. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/incus?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/incus?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/incus?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81493 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Incus product in several explicitly listed versions. The vulnerability details are limited, with no CVSS score or technical specifics provided. The affected versions include multiple Ubuntu package versions and upstream releases. The vulnerability has been addressed through a security update, though no direct patch links or vendor advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability is classified as medium severity, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability if exploited. There are currently no known exploits in the wild, suggesting limited or no active exploitation. The affected versions are explicitly identified, which helps in targeted remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update is available that addresses CVE-2026-81493 in the affected versions of Incus. Users should apply the update to the specified versions to remediate the vulnerability. Since no vendor advisory or patch links are provided, users should consult official Ubuntu or Incus sources for the appropriate patches and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-81493
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:Pro:26.04:LTS"]
Threat ID: 6ad3f5692cdf04f6566620da
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:23:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:35:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:35:13 UTC
Views: 2
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