Medium severity · published May 3, 2024
CVE-2023-39505
PDF-XChange Editor Net.HTTP.requests Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability
5.5
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
PDF-XChange Editor Net.HTTP.requests Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 Net.HTTP.requests method. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-20211.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PD
Pdf-tools · Pdf-xchange
9.5.366.0 · source: NVD
PE
Pdf-xchange Editor · Pdf-xchange
9.5.366.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39505
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-39505
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1143/
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