#VU87347 Path traversal in atril - CVE-2023-52076

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87347

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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: CVE-2023-52076

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
atril
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: 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 the victim to open a specially crafted document and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

atril: 1.10.0 - 1.27.0

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External links
https://github.com/mate-desktop/atril/security/advisories/GHSA-6mf6-mxpc-jc37
https://github.com/mate-desktop/atril/commit/e70b21c815418a1e6ebedf6d8d31b8477c03ba50
https://github.com/mate-desktop/atril/releases/tag/v1.26.2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.