CVE-2026-121629

Gst-plugins-good: gst-plugins-good: local file disclosure via unvalidated file:// uris in adaptivedemux2 manifest handling

Published Nov 9, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in GStreamer's adaptive streaming demuxers (HLS, DASH, MSS). When processing a media playlist or manifest, URIs referenced in the manifest content are fetched without restricting which URI schemes are permitted. An attacker who controls a manifest URL, or who can inject content into an HTTP manifest response, can include file:// URIs pointing to arbitrary local files, causing the affected application to read and process those files. In automated or server-side deployments such as media recorders, proxies, and downloaders, this can lead to disclosure of sensitive local files. Existence of files can also be inferred through differing error responses even when content is not directly observable.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Avoid opening HLS, DASH, or MSS manifests from untrusted network sources. Run GStreamer-based applications with minimal filesystem access using Linux namespaces or containers, restricting the process to only the directories it legitimately requires. Where feasible, use network controls to limit which manifest hosts the application may contact. These measures reduce risk but do not remove the vulnerability.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat enterprise Linux Eus
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:10.2
Vendors & Products Redhat enterprise Linux Eus
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:10 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.3
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Red Hat
Red Hat enterprise Linux
Vendors & Products Red Hat
Red Hat enterprise Linux
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in GStreamer's adaptive streaming demuxers (HLS, DASH, MSS). When processing a media playlist or manifest, URIs referenced in the manifest content are fetched without restricting which URI schemes are permitted. An attacker who controls a manifest URL, or who can inject content into an HTTP manifest response, can include file:// URIs pointing to arbitrary local files, causing the affected application to read and process those files. In automated or server-side deployments such as media recorders, proxies, and downloaders, this can lead to disclosure of sensitive local files. Existence of files can also be inferred through differing error responses even when content is not directly observable.
Title Gst-plugins-good: gst-plugins-good: local file disclosure via unvalidated file:// uris in adaptivedemux2 manifest handling
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Redhat rhel Els
Weaknesses CWE-73
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Redhat rhel Els
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 5:29 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2026, 4:58 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 9, 2026, 12:16 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 6:17 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 9, 2026, 11:01 AM