CVE-2026-34079
Flatpak affected by arbitrary file deletion on the host filesystem
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 Prior to 1.16.4, the caching for ld.so removes outdated cache files without properly checking that the app controlled path to the outdated cache is in the cache directory.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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2026, 8:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Flatpak to version 1.16.4.
- Remove outdated cache files safely.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-34079 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-34079.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-p29x-r292-46pp | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:flatpak:flatpak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.16.4 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-p29x-r292-46pp Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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 Prior to 1.16.4, the caching for ld.so removes outdated cache files without properly checking that the app controlled path to the outdated cache is in the cache directory.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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-p29x-r292-46pp