In Canonical LXD before 6.8, the backup import path validates project restrictions against backup/index.yaml in the supplied tar archive but creates the instance from backup/container/backup.yaml, a separate file in the same archive that is never checked against project restrictions. An authenticated remote attacker with instance-creation permission in a restricted project can craft a backup archive where backup.yaml carries restricted settings such as security.privileged=true or raw.lxc directives, bypassing all project restriction enforcement and allowing full host compromise.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
17 Jun 2026, 10:38
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
22 Apr 2026, 20:55
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:canonical:lxd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Canonical
Canonical lxd |
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| References | () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 - Issue Tracking | |
| References | () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - Third Party Advisory, Exploit |
09 Apr 2026, 12:16
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| References | () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - |
09 Apr 2026, 10:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-04-09 10:16
Updated : 2026-06-17 10:38
NVD link : CVE-2026-34178
Mitre link : CVE-2026-34178
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-34178
JSON object : View
Products Affected
canonical
- lxd
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
