CVE-2026-90792 GPAC MP4Box base_scenegraph.c gf_node_list_get_child null pointer dereference
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via null pointer dereference in GPAC MP4Box, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-90792?
CVE-2026-90792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in GPAC, published on 14 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. This issue affects the function gf_node_list_get_child of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. This manipulation of the argument Target causes null pointer dereference. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: afca1f1181668d85941d51ed1adf647807d5d975. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-90792?
How do I fix CVE-2026-90792?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-90792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-90792 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-90792 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w7v-98qj-6vhc, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-90792.