(0Day) PDFsam Enhanced XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDFsam Enhanced. 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 processing of XLS files. The issue results from allowing the execution of dangerous script without user warning. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
Additional Details
07/10/25 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
07/10/25 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
11/10/25 - ZDI asked for updates
12/04/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the cases as 0-day advisories on 12/11/25
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-07-10 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-12-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-12-11 - Advisory Updated
Credit
kimiya
