How severe is CVE-2019-5053?

CVE-2019-5053 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-2019-5053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5053?

CVE-2019-5053 affects Gonitro Nitropdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5053?

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-2019-5053 published?

CVE-2019-5053 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5053

CVE-2019-5053 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Gonitro Nitropdf
Published: 2019-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Length parsing function of NitroPDF. A specially crafted PDF can cause a type confusion, resulting in a use-after-free condition. An attacker can craft a malicious PDF to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5053?: An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Length parsing function of NitroPDF. A specially crafted PDF can cause a type confusion, resulting in a use-after-free condition. An attacker can craft a malicious PDF to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5053?: CVE-2019-5053 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-2019-5053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5053?: CVE-2019-5053 affects Gonitro Nitropdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5053?: 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-2019-5053 published?: CVE-2019-5053 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0830

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gonitro:nitropdf:12.2.1.522:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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