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CVE-2023-39506
PDF-XChange Editor createDataObject Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Impact
PDF-XChange Editor createDataObject Directory Traversal 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 createDataObject method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-20594.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Tools | Version 9.5.367.0 |
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | Version 9.5.367.0 |