CVE-2004-0426

CVE-2004-0426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrew Tridgell Rsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rsync before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize paths when running a read/write daemon without using chroot, which allows remote attackers to write files outside of the module's path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0426?
rsync before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize paths when running a read/write daemon without using chroot, which allows remote attackers to write files outside of the module's path.
How severe is CVE-2004-0426?
CVE-2004-0426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0426 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0426?
CVE-2004-0426 affects Andrew Tridgell Rsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0426?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0426 published?
CVE-2004-0426 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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