CVE-2026-104982

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10

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CVE-2026-104982 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.

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".

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Linux MintXreader4.6.0; 4.6.1; 4.6.2; 4.6.3; 4.6.4; 4.6.5

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-104982?
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".
How severe is CVE-2026-104982?
CVE-2026-104982 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-104982?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST