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CVE-2026-53789: Samba Rsync Security Vulnerability (CVSS 7.1)

CVE-2026-53789 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.1. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Quick answer

Direct answer

CVE-2026-53789 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.1. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Risk scores

CVSS base score
7.1HIGH
EPSS probability
0.36%
Higher than 28 percent of all CVEs
CISA KEV
Not listed
CVSS metricWhat it means
Attack vector (AV:N)Network: reachable remotely
Attack complexity (AC:L)Low complexity
Attack requirements (AT:N)No attack requirements
Privileges required (PR:N)No privileges required
User interaction (UI:P)Passive user interaction
Confidentiality (VC:N)No confidentiality impact
Integrity (VI:N)No integrity impact
Availability (VA:H)High availability impact

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

About Samba Rsync

CVE-2026-53789 affects Samba Rsync, a product from Samba. Before acting, confirm where Samba Rsync runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.

What the flaw is

In plain terms: rsync before 3.5.0 contains an improper path handling vulnerability that allows a malicious sender to expand the scope of --delete operations beyond the intended destination subtree by sending a crafted file list that causes rsync to reclassify implied parent directory entries or treat synthetic paths as the transfer root. Attackers can exploit multiple variants including implied parent reclassification, synthetic root path construction, legacy protocol behavior below version 30, and non-directory root handling to cause the receiver to delete files outside the authorized destination directory.

Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and relies on a user taking an action. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Affected versions and timeline

FieldDetail
ProductSamba Rsync
Affected versionsRsync before 3.5.0
PublishedAug 13, 2026
Last modifiedAug 31, 2026
Added to CISA KEVNot listed
Assigning CNAdisclosure@vulncheck.com

How to detect it

  • Inventory every instance of Samba Rsync and record the running version against the affected range above.
  • Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
  • Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
  • Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.

How to fix it

  • Apply the fixed version of Samba Rsync named in the vendor advisory.
  • If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
  • Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.

CTEM action plan

CTEM stageWhat to do for this CVE
ScopeAdd every business service that depends on Samba Rsync to the current CTEM cycle.
DiscoverFind all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure.
PrioritizeRank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact.
ValidateConfirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work.
MobilizeAssign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure.

CWE References

Technical References

Frequently asked questions

CVE-2026-53789 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.1. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

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