Rclone vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Rclone · Storage / Sync · 6 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated August 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Rclone release lines — 6 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Rclone's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Rclone CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-49980 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-41179 | critical | 9.8 | 9% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-41176 | critical | 9.8 | 35% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-59733 | high | 8.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-54572 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-59732 | medium | 5 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my Rclone version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Rclone vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Rclone have?
IsItPatched tracks 6 CVEs for Rclone. 3 are critical-severity and 2 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Rclone have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Rclone's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Rclone vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-49980 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a Missing authentication weakness.
Is Rclone safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Rclone release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Rclone security status · Rclone end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Rclone's advisories — see our disclaimer.