CVE-2013-3485: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Soda PDF 5.1.183.10520 allow local users to gain privileges

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-3485 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting soda pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Soda PDF 5.1.183.10520 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) api-ms-win-core-localregistry-l1-1-0.dll file in the current working directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2013-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: lulusoftware

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-30 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lulusoftware soda pdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.183.10520

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.183.10520

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy soda-pdf || rpm -q soda-pdf || soda-pdf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.183.10520 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison soda-pdf sudo apt install soda-pdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.183.10520> sudo apt-mark hold soda-pdf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list soda-pdf sudo dnf downgrade soda-pdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.183.10520> sudo dnf versionlock add soda-pdf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-3485?

soda pdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3485 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3485 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-3485 affect?

CVE-2013-3485 affects soda pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Soda PDF 5.1.183.10520 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) api-ms-win-core-localregistry-l1-1-0.dll file in the current working directory.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3485?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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