When using an ACL on a device connected to a bridge, Incus version 6.12 and 6.13 generates nftables rules for local
Affects incusSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.4 Low.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10incuspkg:deb/ubuntu/incus?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10incuspkg:deb/ubuntu/incus?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability as indicated by the referenced commit. Users of Incus versions 6.12 and 6.13 should apply the patch to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
Incus versions 6.12 and 6.13 have a vulnerability where using an ACL on a device connected to a bridge causes nftables rules for local services to partially bypass certain security filtering options. This can lead to DHCP pool exhaustion and potentially other attacks. A patch addressing this issue is available.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-52889 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-52889 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lxc/incus/commit/2516fb19ad8428454cb4edfe70c0a5f0dc1da214 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lxc/incus/commit/a7c33301738aede3c035063e973b1d885d9bac7c (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lxc/incus/security/advisories/GHSA-9q7c-qmhm-jv86 (opens in a new tab)