CVE-2026-25961
SumatraPDF Update MITM -> Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
SumatraPDF is a multi-format reader for Windows. In 3.5.0 through 3.5.2, SumatraPDF's update mechanism disables TLS hostname verification (INTERNET_FLAG_IGNORE_CERT_CN_INVALID) and executes installers without signature checks. A network attacker with any valid TLS certificate (e.g., Let's Encrypt) can intercept the update check request, inject a malicious installer URL, and achieve arbitrary code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 9, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 20, 2026, 8:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update SumatraPDF to the latest version.
- Ensure TLS hostname verification is enabled.
- Verify installer signatures before execution.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25961 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25961.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf/security/advisories/GHSA-xpm2-rr5m-x96q | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25961 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25961
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
SumatraPDF versions 3.5.0 to 3.5.2 disable TLS hostname verification during update checks # (using INTERNET_FLAG_IGNORE_CERT_CN_INVALID) and do not perform any signature or integrity # validation on the downloaded installer.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-494 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sumatrapdfreader:sumatrapdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.5 up to (including) 3.5.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf/security/advisories/GHSA-xpm2-rr5m-x96q Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SumatraPDF is a multi-format reader for Windows. In 3.5.0 through 3.5.2, SumatraPDF's update mechanism disables TLS hostname verification (INTERNET_FLAG_IGNORE_CERT_CN_INVALID) and executes installers without signature checks. A network attacker with any valid TLS certificate (e.g., Let's Encrypt) can intercept the update check request, inject a malicious installer URL, and achieve arbitrary code execution. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-295 Added CWE CWE-494 Added Reference https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf/security/advisories/GHSA-xpm2-rr5m-x96q