Null Pointer Dereference in GPAC's MP4Box Affects Functionality
CVE-2026-90792

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC

Status
Gpac
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-90792?

A vulnerability exists in GPAC's MP4Box component where manipulation of the argument Target within the function gf_node_list_get_child in the base_scenegraph.c file leads to a null pointer dereference. This flaw can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt the functionality of the affected application. It is crucial for users to upgrade to version abi-16.23 to mitigate this risk. The related patch is identified with commit afca1f1181668d85941d51ed1adf647807d5d975.

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-2026-90792 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/403298
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/403298/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90792
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ech06 (VulDB User)
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