Changeflow GovPing Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Rsync Flaw Enables Security Bypass CVSS 7.4 High
Priority review Guidance Added Final

Rsync Flaw Enables Security Bypass CVSS 7.4 High

Favicon for wid.cert-bund.de CERT-Bund Security Advisories
Published
Detected
Email

Summary

CERT-Bund published security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1156 disclosing a high-severity vulnerability in Rsync versions 3.0.1 through 3.4.1. The flaw carries a CVSS Base Score of 7.4 and allows a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass security measures. Affected systems include Linux and UNIX operating systems. No mitigation is currently available from CERT-Bund.

Published by CERT-Bund on wid.cert-bund.de . Detected, standardized, and enriched by GovPing. Review our methodology and editorial standards .
View original document View source feed page

What changed

CERT-Bund issued a security advisory regarding CVE-2026-xxxx (referenced in WID-SEC-2026-1156) affecting Rsync software versions 3.0.1 through 3.4.1. The vulnerability, rated CVSS 7.4 (high) with CVSS Temporal Score 6.8 (medium), enables a remote authenticated attacker to circumvent security controls. No official mitigation measures have been provided by CERT-Bund.

Organizations running Linux or UNIX systems with Rsync installations should prioritize vulnerability management response, monitor vendor channels for patches, and consider applying network-level restrictions on Rsync services until updates are available.

What to do next

  1. Monitor for Rsync vendor patches and apply when available
  2. Evaluate temporary workarounds such as restricting Rsync network access
  3. Track CVE updates for this vulnerability

Archived snapshot

Apr 16, 2026

GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.

[WID-SEC-2026-1156] Rsync: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen CVSS Base Score 7.4 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 6.8 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 15.04.2026 Stand 16.04.2026 Mitigation nein

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux
  • UNIX

Produktbeschreibung

Rsync ist ein Tool, um Dateien und Verzeichnisse zu synchronisieren.

Produkte

15.04.2026
- Open Source Rsync 3.0.1-3.4.1

Angriff

Angriff

Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Rsync ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

Related changes

Favicon for wid.cert-bund.de Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Satellite High-Severity Security Vulnerabilities (CVSS 8.1)
Priority review Apr 17, 2026 • CERT-Bund Security Advisories • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Favicon for wid.cert-bund.de Budibase Critical Vulnerability Allows Security Bypass (CVSS 9.1)
Urgent Apr 17, 2026 • CERT-Bund Security Advisories • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Favicon for wid.cert-bund.de Sparx Enterprise Architect Multiple Vulnerabilities Allow Security Bypass
Priority review Apr 17, 2026 • CERT-Bund Security Advisories • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Get daily alerts for CERT-Bund Security Advisories

Daily digest delivered to your inbox.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

Source

Favicon for wid.cert-bund.de
CERT-Bund Security Advisories wid.cert-bund.de/content/public/securityAdvisory/rss
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

About this page

What is GovPing?

Every important government, regulator, and court update from around the world. One place. Real-time. Free. Our mission

What's from the agency?

Source document text, dates, docket IDs, and authority are extracted directly from CERT-Bund.

What's AI-generated?

The summary, classification, recommended actions, deadlines, and penalty information are AI-generated from the original text and may contain errors. Always verify against the source document.

Last updated

Press inquiries →

Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
April 15th, 2026
Instrument
Guidance
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
WID-SEC-2026-1156

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Government agencies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Vulnerability response Patch management
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Topics
Data Privacy

Browse Categories

Agriculture & Food Safety 65 AI Regulation 3 Banking & Finance 332 Consumer Protection 63 Courts & Legal 361 Data Privacy & Cybersecurity 77 Defense & National Security 51 Education 44 Energy 100 Environment 86 Environmental & Energy 36 Environmental Regulation 7 Financial Regulation 2 Government & Legislation 278 Government Operations 107 Healthcare 136 Healthcare Compliance 6 Healthcare & Life Sciences 72 Housing 16 Immigration 8 Immigration & Border Control 2 Insurance 66 Labor & Employment 126 Legal & Judicial 29 Pharma & Drug Safety 101 Pharma & Healthcare 1 Privacy 1 Public Health 2 Real Estate & Housing 61 Sanctions & Export Controls 1 Securities & Investments 28 Securities & Markets 103 Securities Regulation 6 Tax 64 Tax & Revenue 9 Telecom & Technology 47 Trade & Commerce 3 Trade & Sanctions 135 Transportation 85

Get alerts for this source

We'll email you when CERT-Bund Security Advisories publishes new changes.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

You're subscribed!