CVE-2026-96807
Flatpak Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability
Description
In Flatpak before 1.18.1, a malicious sandboxed app can replace ~/.var/app/$appid/.ld.so with a symlink, causing regenerate_ld_cache to write files at an arbitrary location. The filenames and content are not attacker controlled, making this hard to exploit.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Flatpak to version 1.18.1.
- Apply vendor patches as soon as possible.
- Verify Flatpak installation integrity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-96807.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-99wv-m8rp-g58x |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Flatpak before 1.18.1, a malicious sandboxed app can replace ~/.var/app/$appid/.ld.so with a symlink, causing regenerate_ld_cache to write files at an arbitrary location. The filenames and content are not attacker controlled, making this hard to exploit. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-61 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96807.json">CVE-2026-96807</a> Added Reference https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-99wv-m8rp-g58x