CVE-2026-5674

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Aug 31, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 16, 2026
Last modified
Aug 31, 2026
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

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CVE-2026-5674: High severity, CVSS 8.8 | Vulnix