SB2026060179 - Ubuntu update for evolution-data-server

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SB2026060179 - Ubuntu update for evolution-data-server

Published: June 1, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026060179
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-2604)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in vCards within the maybe_delete_uri() function in src/addressbook/backends/file/e-book-backend-file.c. A remote user can pass specially crafted file path to the application containing directory traversal characters and delete arbitrary files on the system. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References