Is CVE-2026-2516 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2516 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2516 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-2516 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2516?

CVE-2026-2516 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.01%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-2516

CWE-426Published: February 15, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026

7.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.3th

Official Description

A vulnerability was identified in Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader and ezPDF Reader 2.0/3.0.0.4 on 32-bit. This affects an unknown part in the library SHFOLDER.dll. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack needs to be performed locally. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2516 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.0.