CVE-2026-2516 (GCVE-0-2026-2516)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-15 12:02 – Updated: 2026-04-13 06:42
VLAI
Title
Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader/ezPDF Reader SHFOLDER.dll uncontrolled search path
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader and ezPDF Reader 2.0/3.0.0.4. 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. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor explains: "[W]e have already addressed similar DLL search path vulnerability patterns through prior security updates. (...) Users are advised to use the latest version provided by the vendor."
Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
7 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
7 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-17 17:23 UTC
CWE
Assigner
VulDB CNA
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader Affected: 2.0
Affected: 3.0.0.4
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Unidocs ezPDF Reader Affected: 2.0
Affected: 3.0.0.4
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Credits
RoyalSnek (VulDB User) VulDB CNA Team
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