Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor by Tracker Software Products
CVE-2025-6654

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PDF-xchange
Status
PDF-xchange Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-6654?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations of PDF-XChange Editor by exploiting a flaw in PRC file parsing. The issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data, leading to potential buffer overruns. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability when a user interacts with a malicious webpage or opens a malicious PRC file, enabling the execution of code in the user’s context.

Affected Version(s)

PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-439/
x_research-advisory
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-6654 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor by Tracker Software Products