CVE-2026-73287: RustFS: FTPS MKD bypasses IAM CreateBucket authorization

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

RustFS is a distributed object storage system built in Rust. Prior to 1.0.0-beta.12, RustFS handles FTPS MKD in FtpsDriver::mkd in crates/protocols/src/ftps/driver.rs by calling storage.createbucket without authorizeoperation for S3Action::CreateBucket, allowing authenticated FTPS users denied s3:CreateBucket to create buckets. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.0-beta.12.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RustFS<1.0.0-beta.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade RustFS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.0-beta.12

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73287?

The severity of CVE-2026-73287 is rated as medium with a score of 5.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73287?

To fix CVE-2026-73287, update RustFS to version 1.0.0-beta.12 or later, which addresses the authorization bypass.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-73287 have on my system?

CVE-2026-73287 allows authenticated FTPS users to bypass IAM permissions for bucket creation, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-73287?

Users of RustFS versions prior to 1.0.0-beta.12 who utilize FTPS MKD functionality are affected by CVE-2026-73287.

5

What is RustFS related to CVE-2026-73287?

RustFS is a distributed object storage system built in Rust that has a vulnerability allowing unauthorized bucket creation through FTPS MKD.

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