#VU123105 Unquoted Search Path or Element in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2026-2040

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#VU123105 Unquoted Search Path or Element in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2026-2040

Published: February 20, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU123105
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-2040
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
Software vendor:
PDF-XChange

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element within the TrackerUpdate process. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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