CVE-2026-50263

Published Jun 5, 2026

Last updated an hour ago

CVSS medium 5.5
X.Org X server
Xwayland

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-50263 describes a use-after-free vulnerability found in the `CreateSaverWindow()` function of the X.Org X server and Xwayland. This flaw allows a client to trigger a use-after-free read operation. By manipulating window attributes and forcing the screen saver, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability, which ultimately leads to information disclosure. This issue has been identified in products such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.

Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland in CreateSaverWindow(). A client can trigger a use-after-free read after changing window attributes and forcing the screen saver, leading to information disclosure.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Modified
Products
x_server, xwayland, enterprise_linux

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secalert@redhat.com
CWE-416

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.