GPAC 26.07.0 MP4Box base_scenegraph.c gf_node_deactivate_ex use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in GPAC 26.07.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function gf_node_deactivate_ex of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-90827. The attack must be initiated from a local position. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GPAC 26.07.0. This affects the function gf_node_deactivate_ex of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-90827. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading to version abi-16.23 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Name
Version
License
Website
- Product: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: GPAC abi-16.23
Patch: 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a
Timeline
09/13/2026 Advisory disclosed09/13/2026 VulDB entry created
09/13/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 3813
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-90827 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403329
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 09/13/2026 21:22Changes: 09/13/2026 21:22 (62)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: fczhang
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #914952: GPAC GPAC MP4Box v26.07.0 Heap Use-After-Free (by fczhang)
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