Denial of Service Vulnerability in GPAC MP4Box Component
CVE-2026-90683

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC

Status
Gpac
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-90683?

A vulnerability exists in the GPAC MP4Box component, specifically in the gf_node_unregister function within scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c. This issue can be exploited through local manipulation, leading to a reachable assertion failure. Attackers may utilize public exploits to trigger this vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version abi-16.23 to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Note that this issue is distinct from previous vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2021-46237 and CVE-2021-46234.

Affected Version(s)

GPAC f1219cde

GPAC abi-16.23

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-90683 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/403216
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/403216/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90683
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

r1ck9 (VulDB User)
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