How severe is CVE-2011-3690?

CVE-2011-3690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3690?

CVE-2011-3690 affects Plotsoft Pdfill Pdf Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3690?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-3690 published?

CVE-2011-3690 was published on 2011-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3690

CVE-2011-3690 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Plotsoft Pdfill Pdf Editor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Plotsoft Pdfill Pdf Editor
Published: 2011-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in PlotSoft PDFill PDF Editor 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse mfc70enu.dll or mfc80loc.dll in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3690?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in PlotSoft PDFill PDF Editor 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse mfc70enu.dll or mfc80loc.dll in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-3690?: CVE-2011-3690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3690?: CVE-2011-3690 affects Plotsoft Pdfill Pdf Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3690 published?: CVE-2011-3690 was published on 2011-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.solutionary.com/index/SERT/Vuln-Disclosures/PDFill-Insecure-Library.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plotsoft:pdfill_pdf_editor:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*