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3.3

Flatpak may expose file listings and block download stops

published 2 days ago
Summary

Flatpak on openEuler can let a malicious extension see which files and folders exist on the host, and it can reveal directory listings to sandboxed apps. The same flaw also lets an attacker prevent a user from cancelling a download, so the download keeps running. Update Flatpak to the latest version as soon as possible to close these gaps.

What to do
  • Update openeuler flatpak to version 1.10.2-15.oe2403sp4.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
openEuler:24.03-LTS-SP4 openeuler flatpak < 1.10.2-15.oe2403sp4
Fix: upgrade to 1.10.2-15.oe2403sp4
Original advisory text
flatpak security update
flatpak is a system for building, distributing and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/SandboxedApps for more information.

Security Fix(es):

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.(CVE-2026-96282)

By calling org.freedesktop.Flatpak.SystemHelper.CancelPull on another user&apos;s pull, the pull is not actually cancelled but removed from internal tracking, making it impossible for the owning user to stop it. Ongoing pulls cannot be stopped.(CVE-2026-96283)
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.3 Low
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2026
Updated16 Oct 2026
First seen16 Oct 2026
Sources
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