Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-48769
Incus is a system container and virtual machine manager. Prior to version 7.2.0, an arbitrary file write exists in the Incus client when a malicious image server returns a crafted `Incus-Image-Hash` header. This can lead to arbitrary command execution as root on the server. Version 7.2.0 patches the issue.
CVSS Score
9.9
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.7%
Riskier than 52% of all CVEs · checked 2026-09-26
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
unknown
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1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Jul 1, 2026 · latest Jul 1, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Critical Incus Bug Lets Attackers Write Root Files via Imagessecurityonline.info · Jul 1, 2026