Description
Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Takeabreak applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Budgie | Budgie Extras | v1.4.0 – < v1.7.1 | v1.7.1 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | budgie-extras | 1.7.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | budgie-extras | 1.7.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | budgie-extras | 1.4.0-1ubuntu3.1 | USN-6556-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | budgie-extras | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- USN-6556-1 budgie-extras vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-49345 issue-tracking
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6556-1 third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/UbuntuBudgie/budgie-extras/security/advisories/GHSA-rvhc-rch9-j943 issue-tracking