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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-13056 · published 27 December 2017

CVE-2017-13056: Tracker-software pdf-xchange viewer improper input validation vulnerability

Tracker Software · Pdf Xchange Viewer

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 5.6% · top 7.3% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 6.8
5.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143912/PDF-XChange-Viewer-2.5-Build-314.0-Code-Execution.html ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143912/PDF-XChange-Viewer-2.5-Build-314.0-Code-Execution.html ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-13056), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.