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CVE-2023-44451Active Exploitation(linuxmint / xreader)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Exploitation ongoing with high activity in latest observed window (1 mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for linuxmint xreader systems immediately
  • Assume compromise if assets are exposed
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Immediate (within 24h)

NVD description

Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal 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 EPUB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21897.

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3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • xreader

Threat summary

  • Active exploitation appears in 1 classified signals
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Active exploitation reported across 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
linuxmint
Products
xreader

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-01-30: 1Active Exploitation · 2026-01-30: 1Technical Details · 2026-01-30: 101-30
Signal classification1 categories
Active Exploitation
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • Google Cloud Security@GoogleCloudSec
    Active Exploitation

    🚨 Malicious EPUBs. A campaign exploiting CVE-2023-44451 in Linux Mint's Xreader is on the radar. Learn how attackers use directory traversal and fileless Python payloads to evade detection. 📄: https://bit.ly/49O6Ym3 https://t.co/DjB1FGbW75

    Post summary

    The post reports that CVE-2023-44451 is being actively exploited in a Linux Mint Xreader campaign through directory traversal and fileless Python payloads, without providing a PoC, exploit code, or patch information.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Applinuxmintxreader3.8.2--

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