CVE-2024-8830
CVE-2024-8830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdf-xchange Pdf-tools 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49558
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Pdf-xchange Pdf-tools
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PDF-XChange Editor XPS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 parsing of XPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24315.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8830?
- PDF-XChange Editor XPS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 parsing of XPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24315.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8830?
- CVE-2024-8830 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-2024-8830 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8830?
- CVE-2024-8830 primarily affects Pdf-xchange Pdf-tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8830?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-8830 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8830 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49558.
- When was CVE-2024-8830 published?
- CVE-2024-8830 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:10.3.0.386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:10.3.0.386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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