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CVE-2026-97027

3.6 · LOW

Flatpak passes through arbitrary vendor-extension keys unmodified when exporting an application's Desktop Entry (.desktop) and D-Bus Service (.service) files, instead of validating against an allow…

Published Sep 28, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-97027 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Flatpak passes through arbitrary vendor-extension keys unmodified when exporting an application's Desktop Entry (.desktop) and D-Bus Service (.service) files, instead of validating against an allowlist. A malicious Flatpak app can use this to cause denial of service (e.g. forced application restart loops) or to influence host D-Bus/systemd activation behavior beyond what the sandbox is intended to permit.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97027?

CVE-2026-97027 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-97027?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97027?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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