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CVE-2023-39493
PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Impact
PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportAsText method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19649.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Tools | Version 9.5.366.0 |
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | Version 9.5.366.0 |