CVE-2026-34079

HIGH

7.5

Description

Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework. Prior to 1.16.4, the caching for ld.so removes outdated cache files without properly checking that the app controlled path to the outdated cache is in the cache directory. This allows Flatpak apps to delete arbitrary files on the host. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.4.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.5

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published4/7/2026

Last Modified4/17/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

flatpak:flatpak

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-p29x-r292-46pp(security-advisories@github.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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