PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability_CVE-2026-2040

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    "description": "PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the TrackerUpdate process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27788.",
    "published": "2026-02-20T22:21:17.790Z",
    "modified": "2026-02-20T22:21:17.790Z",
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    "title": "PDF-XChange Editor TrackerUpdate Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability",
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    "references": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-122/",
    "id": "CVE-2026-2040",
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    "sourceData": "PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor 10.7.2.400",
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