Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText routine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor. This affects the function exportAsText. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-39493. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor (the affected version unknown). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-749. The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method 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 exportAsText method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19649.

The weakness was disclosed 08/18/2023 as ZDI-23-1130. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-39493 since 08/02/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Routine
CWE: CWE-749
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-23-1130
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237492

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2023 09:05
Updated: 05/19/2025 18:55
Changes: 08/18/2023 09:05 (36), 05/19/2025 18:55 (39)
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