CVE-2026-41525
CVE-2026-41525 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-669.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26003
- Weakness: CWE-669
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
KDE Dolphin before 25.12.3 allows applications in a Flatpak (or with AppArmor confinement) to open folders outside of the application sandbox without additional scrutiny. Dolphin's implementation of the FileManager1 protocol allows the path given to be any type of file, including scripts or executables. (By default, Dolphin will then prompt the user to determine if they want to launch a script or executable; however, the intended behavior is to block the attempted action, not present a consent prompt.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41525?
- KDE Dolphin before 25.12.3 allows applications in a Flatpak (or with AppArmor confinement) to open folders outside of the application sandbox without additional scrutiny. Dolphin's implementation of the FileManager1 protocol allows the path given to be any type of file, including scripts or executables. (By default, Dolphin will then prompt the user to determine if they want to launch a script or executable; however, the intended behavior is to block the attempted action, not present a consent prompt.)
- How severe is CVE-2026-41525?
- CVE-2026-41525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-41525 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41525?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26003.
- When was CVE-2026-41525 published?
- CVE-2026-41525 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/KDE/dolphin/releases/tag/v25.12.3
- https://invent.kde.org/system/dolphin/
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20260427-2.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/19/1
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