Path Traversal in Linux Mint Xreader
CVE-2023-44451
Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EPUB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21897.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.018 (75.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Mint Xreader — versions 3.8.2
- Linuxmint Xreader — versions 3.8.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44451?
- CVE-2023-44451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Mint Xreader, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44451?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-44451 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.