CVE-2022-37365: PDF-XChange Editor saveAs Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(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. Was ZDI-CAN-17527.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor | =9.3.361.0 | |
| PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37365?
The severity of CVE-2022-37365 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.
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.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1093
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17527
- alias/CVE-2022-37365
- vendor/tracker-software
- canonical/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor
- version/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor/9.3.361.0
- vendor/pdf-xchange
- canonical/pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor