CVE-2026-108544: Path Traversal in Lippu Docx Reader Office Viewer App
Description
CVE-2026-108544 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Lippu Docx Reader Office Viewer App for Android versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.5. The flaw exists in the function word.office.docxviewer.document.docx.reader.ViewTxt and involves manipulation of the _display_name argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and may allow an attacker to access unauthorized file system locations. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Lippu
Docx Reader Office Viewer App
cpe:2.3:a:lippu:docx_reader_office_viewer_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Lippu Docx Reader Office Viewer App up to version 1.4.5 on Android allows remote attackers to perform path traversal by manipulating the _display_name argument in the ViewTxt function. This could enable unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond what is specified, and the attack complexity is low. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the device by traversing directories via the _display_name parameter. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the device. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction and has limited scope and impact as indicated by the medium CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening documents with the affected app versions and avoid untrusted sources. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-10T13:48:27.882Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acb466c2cdf04f656bfa323
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 08:18:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 08:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 08:34:02 UTC
Views: 11
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