CVE-2013-3552: Nitro Pro 7.5.0.29 and earlier and Nitro Reader 2.5.0.45 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3552?

nitro pro: upgrade to newer than 7.5.0.22; nitro reader: upgrade to newer than 2.5.0.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3552 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3552 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-3552 affect?

CVE-2013-3552 affects nitro pro, nitro reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nitro Pro 7.5.0.29 and earlier and Nitro Reader 2.5.0.45 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

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CVE-2013-3552 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nitro pro, nitro reader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nitro Pro 7.5.0.29 and earlier and Nitro Reader 2.5.0.45 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nitropdf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-08 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nitropdf nitro pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.5.0.22

Fixed in: newer than 7.5.0.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nitro-pro || rpm -q nitro-pro || nitro-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.5.0.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nitro-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nitro-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

nitropdf nitro reader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.0.36

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.0.36

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nitro-reader || rpm -q nitro-reader || nitro-reader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.0.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nitro-reader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nitro-reader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2013-3552?

nitro pro: upgrade to newer than 7.5.0.22; nitro reader: upgrade to newer than 2.5.0.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3552 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3552 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-2013-3552 affect?

CVE-2013-3552 affects nitro pro, nitro reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nitro Pro 7.5.0.29 and earlier and Nitro Reader 2.5.0.45 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3552?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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