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CVE-2026-2040— PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Affected
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

PDF-XChange Editor是PDF-XChange公司的一个运行在 Microsoft Windows 系统中的 PDF 文件查看软件。 PDF-XChange Editor存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于TrackerUpdate进程从不安全位置加载库，可能导致本地权限提升。

AI Predicted 6.4 Difficulty: Moderate EPSS 0.27% · P17
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-2040

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TrackerUpdate process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27788.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
PDF-XChange Editor 代码问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
PDF-XChange Editor是PDF-XChange公司的一个运行在 Microsoft Windows 系统中的 PDF 文件查看软件。 PDF-XChange Editor存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于TrackerUpdate进程从不安全位置加载库，可能导致本地权限提升。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor 10.7.2.400 -

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IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: PDF-XChange Editor
Same vendor: PDF-XChange
Same weakness: CWE-427

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