CVE-2026-96282

Published: Set 28, 2026 Last Modified: Set 28, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 3,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

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A malicious Flatpak extension can probe the host filesystem to determine what files and directories exist at arbitrary paths, and host directory listings can be disclosed to sandboxed applications using the extension. Additionally, unvalidated extension metadata can cause extension content to be mounted at unintended locations inside the sandbox.

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Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-96282
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-96282
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2539422
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2539422
https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA…
https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-w69g-9x8j-7p8f