CVE-2026-34178

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:canonical:lxd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:lxd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:lxd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

17 Jun 2026, 10:38

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - Third Party Advisory, Exploit () 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
References () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 - () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/pull/17921 - Issue Tracking
References () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - Third Party Advisory, Exploit

09 Apr 2026, 12:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 - () https://github.com/canonical/lxd/security/advisories/GHSA-q96j-3fmm-7fv4 -

09 Apr 2026, 10:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
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


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Products Affected

canonical

  • lxd
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation