How severe is CVE-2023-44452?

CVE-2023-44452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44452?

CVE-2023-44452 affects Linuxmint Xreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44452?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-44452 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44452 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48792.

When was CVE-2023-44452 published?

CVE-2023-44452 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44452

CVE-2023-44452 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxmint Xreader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48792
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Linuxmint Xreader
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CBT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22132.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44452?: Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CBT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22132.
How severe is CVE-2023-44452?: CVE-2023-44452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44452?: CVE-2023-44452 affects Linuxmint Xreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-44452 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44452 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48792.
When was CVE-2023-44452 published?: CVE-2023-44452 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxmint:xreader:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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