RHSA-2026:35843: Important: flatpak security update

Published Jul 6, 2026
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Updated

Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux.Security Fix(es): flatpak: Flatpak: Arbitrary code execution via crafted symlinks in sandbox-expose options (CVE-2026-34078) flatpak: Flatpak: Arbitrary file deletion on host via improper cache file path validation (CVE-2026-34079) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
redhat/flatpak<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-16.el7_9
1.0.0-16.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-16.el7_9
1.0.0-16.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-16.el7_9
1.0.0-16.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.12.9-3.el7_9
1.12.9-3.el7_9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/flatpak to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.12.9-3.el7_9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/flatpak-builder to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.0-16.el7_9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/flatpak-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.12.9-3.el7_9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/flatpak-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.12.9-3.el7_9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/flatpak-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.12.9-3.el7_9

Event History

Jul 6, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:07 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:07 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:35843?

The severity of RHSA-2026:35843 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

What is RHSA-2026:35843?

RHSA-2026:35843 is a security update for flatpak that addresses vulnerabilities in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:35843?

To fix RHSA-2026:35843, you should apply the latest flatpak security updates provided by Red Hat.

4

What software is impacted by RHSA-2026:35843?

RHSA-2026:35843 impacts Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server across various architectures including IBM Power and z Systems.

5

When was RHSA-2026:35843 published?

RHSA-2026:35843 was published on July 6, 2026.

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