UPDF 1.8.5.0 on Windows UPDF.exe uncontrolled search path

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A vulnerability was found in UPDF 1.8.5.0 on Windows and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library C:\Users\AppData\LOCAL\Microsoft\WindowsApps\dxtn.dll of the file UPDF.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-10213. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in UPDF 1.8.5.0 on Windows. This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library C:\Users\\AppData\LOCAL\Microsoft\WindowsApps\dxtn.dll of the file UPDF.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing a dxtn.dll file of their choice in the 'C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\' directory, which could lead to arbitrary code execution and persistence.

The weakness was presented by Alexander Huaman Jaimes. The advisory is shared for download at incibe.es. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-10213 since 09/10/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/29/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27533). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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