Vulnerability · Published Sep 14, 2026 · Assigned by jpcert
CVE-2026-68955
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path in The installer for Rakuten Kobo Desktop Application (Windows version) from Rakuten Kobo Inc.. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 8% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 92.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The installer for Rakuten Kobo Desktop Application (Windows version) insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries. If there is a crafted DLL at the same directory when invoking the affected installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the privileges of the user who performed the installation.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Kobo Inc. | The installer for Rakuten Kobo Desktop Application (Windows version) | Versions distributed before 2026-07-15. |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H