#VU79842 Path traversal in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39506

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#VU79842 Path traversal in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39506

Published: August 22, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79842
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39506
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
Software vendor:
PDF-XChange

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the createDataObject method. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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