Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 9, 2026· Updated Feb 10, 2026
SumatraPDF Update MITM -> Arbitrary Code Execution
CVE-2026-25961
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.
Affected products
1- Range: >= 3.5.0, <= 3.5.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1- github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf/security/advisories/GHSA-xpm2-rr5m-x96qmitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
News mentions
1- Tropic Trooper Uses Trojanized SumatraPDF and GitHub to Deploy AdaptixC2The Hacker News · Apr 24, 2026