CVE-2026-2040PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TrackerUpdate process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27788.
- CVSS
- 7.3 HIGH (v3.0, CNA)CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-427
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- zdi
- NVD analysis
- Deferred
- Record last updated
- Feb 24, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor pdf_xchange:editor (from the name) | 10.7.2.400 | CNA record |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-122/x-research-advisory
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