CVE-2019-5048
CVE-2019-5048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gonitro Nitropdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Gonitro Nitropdf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, the victim would need to open the malicious file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5048?
- A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, the victim would need to open the malicious file.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5048?
- CVE-2019-5048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5048 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5048?
- CVE-2019-5048 affects Gonitro Nitropdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5048?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-5048 published?
- CVE-2019-5048 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gonitro:nitropdf:12.2.1.522:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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