Is CVE-2023-42058 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42058 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42058 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-42058 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42058?

CVE-2023-42058 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-42058

CWE-125Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of U3D files.

The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20931.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42058 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.