CVE-2022-37365: PDF-XChange Editor saveAs Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

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 saveAs method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows the attacker to write arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor=9.3.361.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=9.3.361.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37365?

CVE-2022-37365 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-37365?

To exploit CVE-2022-37365, the attacker needs the user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37365?

The severity of CVE-2022-37365 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37365?

The affected software versions of CVE-2022-37365 are PDF-XChange Editor 9.3.361.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-37365?

To fix CVE-2022-37365, it is recommended to update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor.

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