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CVE-2026-104982

Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File epub-document.c g_strdup_printf path traversal

Linux Mint XreaderOperating systems
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CVSS
5.3Medium
ExploitationPublic exploit codeCISA's assessment says proof of concept code is public, assessed 6 Oct 2026. Not in the KEV catalogCISA via CVE List
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.43%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 36% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published3 Oct 2026Updated 6 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

A flaw has been found in Linux Mint Xreader up to 4.6.5. This issue affects the function setup_document_content_list/g_strdup_printf of the file backend/epub/epub-document.c of the component EPUB File Handler. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.6.6 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: a5aecea074e8564b7a22f1ce054b31ec862974b7. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. One of the project maintainers explains, that "EPUB support was removed from Xreader and reimplemented in Xepub".

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 7

  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.0CVE List
  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.1CVE List
  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.2CVE List
  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.3CVE List
  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.4CVE List
  • Xreaderaffected: 4.6.5CVE List
  • Xreaderunaffected: 4.6.6CVE List

References 8