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CVE-2025-47152: An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EMF functionality of PDF-XChange Co

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-47152 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting pdf-xchange editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EMF functionality of PDF-XChange Co. Ltd PDF-XChange Editor 10.6.0.396. By using a specially crafted EMF file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-125
Published2025-08-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: pdf-xchange

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor DOWNGRADE
Affected: 10.6.0.396
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.6.0.396
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pdf-xchange-editor || rpm -q pdf-xchange-editor || pdf-xchange-editor --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.6.0.396 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison pdf-xchange-editor sudo apt install pdf-xchange-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.396> sudo apt-mark hold pdf-xchange-editor
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list pdf-xchange-editor sudo dnf downgrade pdf-xchange-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.396> sudo dnf versionlock add pdf-xchange-editor
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-2025-47152?

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

Is CVE-2025-47152 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47152 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-2025-47152 affect?

CVE-2025-47152 affects pdf-xchange editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EMF functionality of PDF-XChange Co. Ltd PDF-XChange Editor 10.6.0.396. By using a specially crafted EMF file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read,

How urgent is CVE-2025-47152?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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