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CVE-2026-2516
HIGH

Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader/ezPDF Reader SHFOLDER.dll uncontrolled search path

Published Feb 15, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Severity · CVSSHIGH · Not scored
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.13%
QFinch risk scoreNot available

Original summary

Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader/ezPDF Reader SHFOLDER.dll uncontrolled search path

Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.

QFinch assessment

A vulnerability was identified in Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader and ezPDF Reader 2.0/3.0.0.4. This affects an unknown part in the library SHFOLDER.dll. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack needs to be performed locally. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor explains: "[W]e have already addressed similar DLL search path vulnerability patterns through prior security updates. (...) Users are advised to use the latest version provided by the vendor."

Evidence: public source records

Affected products

Affected scope reported by the available public evidence
Affected package, product or rangeFix status
Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions.Consult source advisory

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Remediation

Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.

  1. Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
  2. Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
  3. Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
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Evidence coverage

FIRST-EPSSCVE-LIST-V5
SSVC priority
MEDIUM
Confidence
Not available
Aliases
None reported

Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.

Sources and record history

  1. VDB-346107 | Unidocs ezPDF DRM Reader/ezPDF Reader SHFOLDER.dll uncontrolled search path ↗
  2. VDB-346107 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) ↗
  3. Submit #736172 | Unidocs Inc. ezPDF DRM Reader / ezPDF Reader v3.0.0.4 / v2.0 Uncontrolled Search Path ↗
  4. gofile.me ↗
  5. www.unidocs.com ↗

Record history

Published Feb 15, 2026 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026