Vulnerability Description
An incorrect implementation of message filtering in xdg-dbus-proxy versions before 0.1.9 allows an attacker to bypass the intended message filtering on the D-Bus session bus by setting a reply serial number on non-reply messages. A malicious or compromised Flatpak app could use this to achieve arbitrary code execution outside its sandbox. xdg-dbus-proxy was designed to be part of the sandbox boundary for Flatpak, but it is released as a separate project and is sometimes used by other app frameworks such as Firejail.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-94422
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2542235
- https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-dbus-proxy/commit/e4465a0dfe96da3b39929a30a1ac3a2
- https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-dbus-proxy/commit/e5702fca4dba9600721921fbca2dbc3
- https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-dbus-proxy/commit/fc027f759316fb2a6c45648200b6f10
- https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-dbus-proxy/security/advisories/GHSA-2cgv-pwcq-wvp
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/5
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-94422?
CVE-2026-94422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An incorrect implementation of message filtering in xdg-dbus-proxy versions before 0.1.9 allows an attacker to bypass the intended message filtering on the D-Bus session bus by setting a reply serial ...
How severe is CVE-2026-94422?
CVE-2026-94422 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-2026-94422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.