# CVE-2026-97027: flatpak: Flatpak passes through arbitrary vendor-extension keys unmodified when exporting an application's Desktop Entry (.des...

CVE-2026-97027 is fixed in flatpak on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-97027, released September 29, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-97027
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 3.6 (low)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 28, 2026

## Description

Flatpak passes through arbitrary vendor-extension keys unmodified when exporting an application's Desktop Entry (.desktop) and D-Bus Service (.service) files, instead of validating against an allowlist. A malicious Flatpak app can use this to cause denial of service (e.g. forced application restart loops) or to influence host D-Bus/systemd activation behavior beyond what the sandbox is intended to permit.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | flatpak Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.16.6-1~deb13u3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-97027](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-97027.md) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Linux | flatpak Debian 14 | 1.18.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-97027](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-97027.md) | Sep 29, 2026 |

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