Godot 4.x: arbitrary code execution

Godot Engine

Godot 4.x has an arbitrary code execution vulnerability via .po translation file Plural-Forms header.

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Check the Godot advisory for a fix and restrict loading untrusted .po translation files meanwhile.

First seen: 26 Oct 2026
Last update: 26 Oct 2026, 22:18 UTC
Source: news
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## Godot 4.x: arbitrary code execution
Severity: unknown. Patch status: fix status unknown.
Affected: Godot Engine

Godot 4.x has an arbitrary code execution vulnerability via .po translation file Plural-Forms header.

## Steps
1. Search the repo, its CI and infra config for Godot Engine. If present, report the version in use and whether it's affected.
2. No source names a fix yet; check the vendor advisory. Until one ships: restrict network access to it.

## Report
A table: file, product or package, version in use, affected yes/no, exact fix. Then anything a human has to check outside the repo.

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Sources: https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/396
https://pwned.coffee/i/godot-4-x-arbitrary-code-execution

Receipt

Exploitation: No known exploitation
Score: No CVSS published yet: severity unknown.
Last checked: 26 Oct 2026, 22:18 UTC

Sources: KEV – CVE record – Vendor –

Sources

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