प्लेटफ़ॉर्म
windows
घटक
pdf-xchange-editor
में ठीक किया गया
9.5.368
CVE-2023-39506 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting PDF-XChange Editor versions 9.5.367.0 through 9.5.367.0. This flaw stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied paths within the createDataObject method, enabling attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a compromised webpage. A patch is available to resolve this issue.
The impact of CVE-2023-39506 is significant, as a successful exploit allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system with the privileges of the user running PDF-XChange Editor. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or the installation of malware. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain persistent access to the system, move laterally within the network, or disrupt operations. The requirement for user interaction means that social engineering tactics, such as phishing campaigns distributing malicious PDF files, are a likely attack vector.
CVE-2023-39506 was publicly disclosed on May 3, 2024. The vulnerability's exploitation context is currently unclear, but the RCE nature of the flaw suggests a potential for active exploitation. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been widely reported at the time of this writing. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Organizations and individuals using PDF-XChange Editor, particularly those who frequently handle PDF documents from external sources, are at risk. Users who routinely open PDF attachments via email or download PDFs from untrusted websites are especially vulnerable. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same PDF-XChange Editor installation also pose a heightened risk.
• windows / supply-chain:
Get-Process -Name "PDF-XChangeEditor" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Path• windows / supply-chain:
Get-ScheduledTask | Where-Object {$_.TaskName -like "PDF-XChangeEditor*"}• windows / supply-chain:
Get-WinEvent -LogName Application -FilterXPath "*[System[Provider[@Name='PDF-XChange Editor']]]" -MaxEvents 10disclosure
एक्सप्लॉइट स्थिति
EPSS
0.79% (74% शतमक)
CISA SSVC
CVSS वेक्टर
The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-39506 is to upgrade PDF-XChange Editor to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until the upgrade is possible, consider implementing temporary workarounds. Restrict user access to untrusted PDF files and exercise caution when opening attachments from unknown sources. Implement application control policies to prevent the execution of unauthorized software. Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity related to PDF-XChange Editor. After upgrade, confirm by attempting to trigger the createDataObject function with a crafted path and verifying that it fails with an appropriate error message.
Actualice PDF-XChange Editor a una versión posterior a la 9.5.367.0. Esto solucionará la vulnerabilidad de recorrido de directorios y ejecución remota de código.
भेद्यता विश्लेषण और गंभीर अलर्ट सीधे आपके ईमेल में।
CVE-2023-39506 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor versions 9.5.367.0–9.5.367.0, allowing attackers to execute code via malicious PDF files. It has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).
You are affected if you are using PDF-XChange Editor version 9.5.367.0–9.5.367.0 and have not yet upgraded to a patched version.
Upgrade PDF-XChange Editor to the latest available version, which contains a fix for this vulnerability. Until the upgrade is possible, restrict access to untrusted PDF files.
While no active exploitation has been widely reported, the RCE nature of the vulnerability suggests a potential for exploitation. Monitor systems for suspicious activity.
Refer to the PDF-XChange Editor website or security advisories for the official advisory regarding CVE-2023-39506.
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