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Security · 8h ago

KDE Plasma sandbox escape bug allows arbitrary code execution

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Lobsters ·

A vulnerability in KDE Plasma enables arbitrary code execution by breaking out of sandbox restrictions. The flaw, disclosed on July 1, 2026, affects the desktop environment's security model. Users are advised to update promptly to mitigate risk.

Meridian48 take
This is a serious security hole in a widely used Linux desktop, but the impact depends on sandbox adoption—most users may not be affected.
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