What is CVE-2026-68955?

CVE-2026-68955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rakuten Kobo Inc. The Installer For Desktop Application (Windows Version), classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.

How severe is CVE-2026-68955?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Rakuten Kobo Inc. The Installer For Desktop Application (Windows Version)

CVE-2026-68955

The installer for Rakuten Kobo Desktop Application (Windows version) insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries. If there is a crafted DLL at the same directory when invoking the affected installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the privileges of the user who performed the installation.

EPSS: 0.002 (7.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Rakuten Kobo Inc. The Installer For Desktop Application (Windows Version) — versions Versions distributed before 2026-07-15.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68955?: CVE-2026-68955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rakuten Kobo Inc. The Installer For Desktop Application (Windows Version), classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-68955?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.