ID:10094 - Exploit for Path traversal in Xreader - CVE-2023-44451

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10094 - Exploit for Path traversal in Xreader - CVE-2023-44451

ID:10094 - Exploit for Path traversal in Xreader - CVE-2023-44451

Published: June 21, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84984
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44451
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Xreader

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted EPUB file and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.