CVE-2024-32462: Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux

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HIGH 8.4WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-32462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting flatpak, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. in versions before 1.10.9, 1.12.9, 1.14.6, and 1.15.8, a malicious or compromised Flatpak app could execute arbitrary code outside its sandbox. Normally, the `--command` argument of `flatpak run` expects to be given a command to run in the specified Flatpak app, optionally along with some arguments. However it is possible to instead pass `bwrap` a

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2024-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · flatpak

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-18 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flatpak flatpak UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.10.9 · >= 1.12.0 and < 1.12.9 · >= 1.14.0 and < 1.14.6 · >= 1.15.0 and < 1.15.8

Fixed in: 1.10.9, 1.12.9, 1.14.6, 1.15.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.12.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flatpak || rpm -q flatpak || flatpak --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flatpak

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flatpak

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flatpak sudo apt install flatpak=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12.0> sudo apt-mark hold flatpak

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list flatpak sudo dnf downgrade flatpak-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add flatpak

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 39 · 40

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 39

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-32462?

flatpak: upgrade to 1.10.9, 1.12.9, 1.14.6, 1.15.8; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32462 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-32462 affect?

CVE-2024-32462 affects flatpak, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. in versions before 1.10.9, 1.12.9, 1.14.6, and 1.15.8, a malicious or compromised Flatpak app could execute arbitrary code outside its sand

How urgent is CVE-2024-32462?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-34078 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework
CVE-2026-34079 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework
CVE-2024-42472 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework

References

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