Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47082
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47083
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51064
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56028
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56029
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5674
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2455341
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5674?
CVE-2026-5674 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2026-5674?
CVE-2026-5674 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5674?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.