CVE-2026-23512
Jan. 14, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
8.6
High
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.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Sumatrapdf |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-426
Untrusted Search Path
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.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | sumatrapdf | sumatrapdf | 3.5.2 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: CHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Jan. 14, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 14, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 14, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Status : Received
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