CVE-2025-10213 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing a dxtn.dll file of their choice in the 'C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\' directory, which could lead to arbitrary code execution and persistence.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Updf	Updf	1.8.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-updfThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-10213?

CVE-2025-10213 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing a dxtn.dll file of their choice i...

How severe is CVE-2025-10213?

CVE-2025-10213 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10213?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Updf Updf.