CVE-2023-52076: Atril Document Viewer is the default document reader of the MATE desktop environment for Linux

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52076?

atril: upgrade to 1.26.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52076 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52076 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-52076 affect?

CVE-2023-52076 affects atril. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Atril Document Viewer is the default document reader of the MATE desktop environment for Linux. A path traversal and arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in versions of Atril prior to 1.26.2. This vulnerability is capable of writing ar

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-52076?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-52076 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting atril. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Atril Document Viewer is the default document reader of the MATE desktop environment for Linux. A path traversal and arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in versions of Atril prior to 1.26.2. This vulnerability is capable of writing arbitrary files anywhere on the filesystem to which the user opening a crafted document has access. The only limitation is that this vulnerability cannot be exploited to overwrite existing files, but that doesn't

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-24, CWE-25, CWE-27
Published	2024-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: mate-desktop

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-25 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mate-desktop atril UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.26.2

Fixed in: 1.26.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy atril || rpm -q atril || atril --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.26.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade atril

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade atril

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-52076?

atril: upgrade to 1.26.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52076 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52076 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-52076 affect?

CVE-2023-52076 affects atril. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Atril Document Viewer is the default document reader of the MATE desktop environment for Linux. A path traversal and arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in versions of Atril prior to 1.26.2. This vulnerability is capable of writing ar

How urgent is CVE-2023-52076?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-51698 CRITICAL 9.6 UPGRADE Atril is a simple multi-page document viewer

References

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