# CVE-2026-53788: rsync < 3.5.0 Newline Injection via name-converter uid/gid mapping

CVE-2026-53788 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by SUSE-SU-2026:3657-1, released August 20, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53788
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0030
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 13, 2026
- Weakness: Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53788

## Description

Daemon name-converter accepts newline-bearing names into its line protocol (bsc#1269046).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rsync Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.5.0+ds1-0+deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-53788](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-53788.md) | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.5.0+ds1-0+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-53788](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-53788.md) | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync Debian 14 | 3.5.0+ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-53788](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-53788.md) | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync amzn 2023 | 3.5.1-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3131](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3131.md) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync opensuse-leap 16.0 | 3.4.1-160000.6.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21650-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21650-1.md) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync sles 15.6 | 3.2.7-150600.3.24.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:3657-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-3657-1.md) | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync sles 15.7 | 3.2.7-150600.3.24.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:3657-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-3657-1.md) | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync sles 16.0 | 3.4.1-160000.6.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:23323-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-23323-1.md) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync-daemon amzn 2023 | 3.5.1-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3131](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3131.md) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.5.1-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3131](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3131.md) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Linux | rsync-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.5.1-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3131](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3131.md) | Sep 28, 2026 |

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