CVE-2026-70463: rsync 3.1.0 < 3.5.0 Authorization Bypass via auth users Directive Parsing
rsync 3.1.0 before 3.5.0 contains an authorization bypass in auth users directive parsing. The auth users parser uses comma-only tokenization when splitting the user list, which fails to correctly handle entries of the form @Group Name where the group name contains a space. The space within the group name causes the parser to split the entry at the space boundary, discarding the deny rule associated with the group. An authenticated user whose username or group membership would be denied by an @Group Name auth users entry can connect to a restricted module because the deny rule is silently discarded during parsing.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
rsyncto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.5.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-70463?
The severity of CVE-2026-70463 is rated as high with a score of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-70463?
To fix CVE-2026-70463, upgrade rsync to version 3.5.0 or later.
What does CVE-2026-70463 exploit?
CVE-2026-70463 exploits an authorization bypass in the auth users directive parsing due to incorrect handling of group names with spaces.
What versions of rsync are affected by CVE-2026-70463?
Rsync versions prior to 3.5.0 are affected by CVE-2026-70463.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-70463?
CVE-2026-70463 can lead to unauthorized access to resources by bypassing authentication checks.