CVE-2017-13056 json
The launchURL function in PDF-XChange Viewer 2.5 (Build 314.0) might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF fil…
published 2017-12-27 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-4574
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.6%
- EPSS 5.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-42537)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-42537 PDF-XChange Viewer 2.5 Build 314.0 - Code Execution local, 2017-08-21
- packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143912/PDF-XChange-Viewer-2.5-Build-314.0-Code-Execution.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/143912/PDF-XChange-Viewer-2.5-Build-314.0-Code-Execution.html
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-13056
- NVD CVE-2017-13056
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