Flatpak Extension Host FS Enumeration & Unvalidated Metadata Mount
CVE-2026-96282 Published on September 27, 2026
Flatpak: flatpak: extension metadata path traversal file existence oracle
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-96282 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2026-96282 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-96282
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