CVE-2026-33897 — Vulnerability in github.com/lxc/incus/v6 — CVE...
Incus vulnerable to arbitrary file read and write through pongo templates
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published March 27, 2026 (199 days ago).
- Last revised April 7, 2026 — 11 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
go get github.com/lxc/incus/v6@v6.23.0
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (2)
Affects 1 ecosystem: go (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/lxc/incus/v6 | go | All versions | 6.23.0 |
| github.com/lxc/incus | go | All versions | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-1336
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.9 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-33897?
- Incus vulnerable to arbitrary file read and write through pongo templates This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.9/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-33897?
- CVE-2026-33897 affects github.com/lxc/incus/v6 and github.com/lxc/incus. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-33897 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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