CVE-2026-97024 Flatpak - Path Traversal

Flatpak contains a path traversal vulnerability caused by improper handling of the files/etc directory during app deployment, letting malicious Flatpak apps modify or empty critical host system files, exploit requires malicious app installation or upgrade.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.31% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
File System Write, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Published
29 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-61

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Flatpak version with the fix applied.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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