CVE-2026-53789: rsync < 3.5.0 Arbitrary File Deletion via Malicious File List

Overview

Severity

Medium (CVSS 6.5)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-Aug

Released

2026-08-23

EPSS Score

0.31% (percentile: 23.9%)

Affected Products (1)

Other

• 21597-17084

Revision History

• 2026-08-23: Information published.