7.8

CVE-2017-13056: tracker-software pdf-xchange_viewer Improper Input Validation

CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 27-12-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-13056 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in tracker-software pdf-xchange_viewer. EPSS estimates a 5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Overall risk
42/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
5.59%
0%100%
Low · -0.05 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference, exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 27-12-2017
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 05-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The launchURL function in PDF-XChange Viewer 2.5 (Build 314.0) might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

5.59%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

93%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

-0.05 pp

From 5.64% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
5.59%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

2 found
  • referenceUnverified

    Exploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)

    Maturity: unknown

  • exploit-databaselocalwindowsUnverified

    PDF-XChange Viewer 2.5 Build 314.0 - Code Execution

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Tracker-software1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

1 links