CVE-2026-23512

HIGH
2026-01-14 [email protected]
8.6
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 03, 2026 - 17:56 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch Released
Feb 03, 2026 - 17:56 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 14, 2026 - 21:15 nvd
HIGH 8.6

Description

SumatraPDF is a multi-format reader for Windows. In 3.5.2 and earlier, there is a Untrusted Search Path vulnerability when Advanced Options setting is trigger. The application executes notepad.exe without specifying an absolute path when using the Advanced Options setting. On Windows, this allows execution of a malicious notepad.exe placed in the application's installation directory, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Analysis

SumatraPDF 3.5.2 and earlier on Windows contains an untrusted search path vulnerability in the Advanced Options feature that allows arbitrary code execution through a malicious notepad.exe placed in the application directory. An attacker with local access can exploit this when a user triggers the Advanced Options setting, as the application fails to specify an absolute path when launching notepad.exe. …

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Remediation

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Vendor patch is available.

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Priority Score

63
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +43
POC: +20

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CVE-2026-23512 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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