RsyncProject rsync up to 3.4.x Symlink acl_set_file race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RsyncProject rsync up to 3.4.x. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function acl_set_file of the component Symlink. This manipulation causes race condition. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-53799. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in RsyncProject rsync up to 3.4.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function acl_set_file of the component Symlink. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

rsync before 3.5.0 contains a symlink race condition vulnerability that allows local attackers to cause rsync to apply arbitrary ACLs or extended attributes to unintended files by substituting a symlink at a predictable destination path between the file write and the subsequent acl_set_file() or lsetxattr() call. Attackers can exploit this timing window to redirect ACL and xattr application through a crafted symlink to files outside the intended destination tree, potentially granting elevated permissions and enabling local privilege escalation.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-53799 since 06/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 3.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: rsync 3.5.0

Timelineinfo

06/10/2026 CVE reserved
08/13/2026 +64 days Advisory disclosed
08/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53799 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389611

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2026 17:51
Changes: 08/13/2026 17:51 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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