CVE-2026-2604 Evolution-data-server: evolution data server: arbitrary file deletion via inconsistent uri handling
A malicious Flatpak application can delete arbitrary files on the host filesystem via inconsistent URI handling in Evolution Data Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-2604?
CVE-2026-2604 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in GNOME Evolution Data Server, published on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw was found in evolution-data-server. Inconsistent comparison logic in the addressbook file backend allows a Flatpak application with D-Bus access to craft a malicious URI containing directory traversal sequences. This URI is stored without proper validation during contact creation or modification. Later, during contact deletion, the URI is processed with a less strict check, leading to the deletion of arbitrary files on the host filesystem. This could potentially include critical Flatpak override files.
Weakness: CWE-73
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2604?
Linux distribution packages (6)
evolution-data-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP7 | All versions | 3.42.5-150400.3.10.1 |
evolution-data-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP7 | All versions | 3.50.3-150600.3.9.1 |
evolution-data-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 | All versions | 3.42.5-150400.3.10.1 |
evolution-data-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 | All versions | 3.50.3-150600.3.9.1 |
evolution-data-server openSUSE:Leap 15.6 | All versions | 3.50.3-150600.3.9.1 |
evolution-data-server openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 3.58.3-2.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-2604?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-2604 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2604 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2604, DLA-4503-1, GHSA-9h57-x6hw-v4j8, OESA-2026-2354, OESA-2026-2355, OESA-2026-2356 and 8 more.