Security Advisory
CVE-2026-5674
8.8
HIGH
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.
Published Date
July 16, 2026
Official Source
NIST NVD Advisory