CVE-2026-5674
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A flaw was found in PipeWire, a multimedia server. This vulnerability allows an attacker to escape sandboxed applications, such as Flatpak, by exploiting PipeWire's PulseAudio compatibility layer. An attacker with minimal permissions within a sandboxed environment can load a malicious library, leading to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox and potential compromise of the user's system.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-16 14:16:56.070000
Last modified
2026-11-04 23:17:55.240000
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