#VU108524 Path traversal in atril
Published: May 5, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU108524
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
atril
atril
Software vendor:
MATE Desktop
MATE Desktop
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 atrbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.