CVE-2026-34080: xdg-dbus-proxy has an eavesdrop filter bypass allowing message interception

Published Apr 7, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 27 May 2026

Other sources

xdg-dbus-proxy is a filtering proxy for D-Bus connections. Prior to 0.1.7, a policy parser vulnerability allows bypassing eavesdrop restrictions. The proxy checks for eavesdrop=true in policy rules but fails to handle eavesdrop ='true' (with a space before the equals sign) and similar cases. Clients can intercept D-Bus messages they should not have access to. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.1.7.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
xdg-dbus-proxy<0.1.7
Flatpak xdg-dbus-proxy<0.1.7
debian/xdg-dbus-proxy<=0.1.2-2
0.1.2-2+deb11u10.1.4-3+deb12u10.1.6-1+deb13u10.1.7-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/xdg-dbus-proxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.1.2-2+deb11u1Fixed in 0.1.4-3+deb12u1Fixed in 0.1.6-1+deb13u1Fixed in 0.1.7-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade xdg-dbus-proxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.1.7Patch CVE-2026-34080

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:12 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:12 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34080?

CVE-2026-34080 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow message interception.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34080?

To fix CVE-2026-34080, upgrade xdg-dbus-proxy to version 0.1.7 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-34080?

CVE-2026-34080 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive communication between D-Bus applications.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-34080?

CVE-2026-34080 affects users of xdg-dbus-proxy versions prior to 0.1.7.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-34080?

CVE-2026-34080 is a policy parser vulnerability specifically affecting the eavesdrop filter in xdg-dbus-proxy.

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