Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-9418
An untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PDFescape Desktop version 4.0.22 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute code via DLL hijacking.
Vulnerability category: File inclusionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2020-9418
- cpe:2.3:a:redsoftware:pdfescape:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-9418
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-9418
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-9418
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-9418
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https://support.pdfescape.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039586551
PDFescape Desktop Security Bulletin – PDFescapeVendor Advisory
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