PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18958: Nitro Pro before 13.2 creates a debug.log file in the directory where a .pdf file is located, if the .pdf docu
CVE-2019-18958 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nitro pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Nitro Pro before 13.2 creates a debug.log file in the directory where a .pdf file is located, if the .pdf document was produced by an OCR operation on the JPEG output of a scanner. Reportedly, this can have a security risk if debug.log is later edited and then executed.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2019-11-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-18958?
nitro pro: upgrade to 13.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18958 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18958 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-2019-18958 affect?
CVE-2019-18958 affects nitro pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nitro Pro before 13.2 creates a debug.log file in the directory where a .pdf file is located, if the .pdf document was produced by an OCR operation on the JPEG output of a scanner. Reportedly, this can have a security risk if debug.log is l
How urgent is CVE-2019-18958?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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