CVE-2025-10213
CVE-2025-10213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Updf 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 7.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27533
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Updf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-10213?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-10213?
- CVE-2025-10213 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-2025-10213 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-10213?
- CVE-2025-10213 affects Updf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-10213?
- 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-2025-10213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-10213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27533.
- When was CVE-2025-10213 published?
- CVE-2025-10213 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:updf:updf:1.8.5.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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