CVE-2026-53797: rsync < 3.5.0 Symlink Race Condition Information Disclosure
rsync before 3.5.0 contains a symlink race condition vulnerability in the sender's source tree traversal that allows an attacker who can manipulate a parent directory of the source tree to redirect file reads to unintended paths. Attackers can atomically replace a parent directory component with a symlink pointing outside the source root between path resolution and file open operations to disclose file contents outside the intended transfer root.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-53797?
CVE-2026-53797 has a medium severity rating of 4.7.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53797?
To fix CVE-2026-53797, update Rsync to version 3.5.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53797?
CVE-2026-53797 is a symlink race condition vulnerability affecting Rsync.
What is affected by CVE-2026-53797?
CVE-2026-53797 affects Rsync versions before 3.5.0.
What impact does CVE-2026-53797 have?
CVE-2026-53797 allows an attacker to perform an information disclosure through unintended file reads.