CVE-2026-53802: rsync < 3.5.0 Arbitrary File Read via Symlink Following

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 7.1)

CVSS Vector

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

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-Aug

Released

2026-08-23

EPSS Score

0.14% (percentile: 3.6%)

Affected Products (1)

Other

• 21597-17084

Revision History

• 2026-08-23: Information published.