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OpenPrinting CUPS: Path traversal in RSS notify-recipient-uri enables file write outside CacheDir/rss (and clobbering of job.cache) — CVE-2026-34978

Date
Source
CVE
Vendor
Microsoft
Threat
medium
CVSS
6.5

Summary

Advisory CVE-2026-34978. OpenPrinting CUPS: Path traversal in RSS notify-recipient-uri enables file write outside CacheDir/rss (and clobbering of job.cache) Vendor: Microsoft. Source: CVE. Threat: medium. CVSS 6.5. See the official…

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

  • Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
  • Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
  • Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
  • Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

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