A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PDF preview functionality of…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PDF preview functionality of uTools thru 7.1.1. When a user previews a specially crafted PDF file, embedded JavaScript code executes within the application's privileged context, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-51966
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6frc-f3g3-vffp
References
Sources
- CVE-2025-51966 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-51966 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6frc-f3g3-vffp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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