CVE-2024-52270 PDF Document Spoofing in DropBox Sign(HelloSign)
Attackers can spoof PDF content by hiding layers that remain visible in print previews, misleading users about document integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-52270?
CVE-2024-52270 is a high-severity vulnerability in DropBox(HelloSign) DropBox Sign, published on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information vulnerability in DropBox Sign(HelloSign) allows Content Spoofing. Displayed version does not show the layer flattened version, once download, If printed (e.g. via Google Chrome -> Examine the print preview): Will render the vulnerability only, not all layers are flattened. This issue affects DropBox Sign(HelloSign): through 2024-12-04.
Weakness: CWE-451
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52270?
How do I fix CVE-2024-52270?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-52270 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-52270 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fw3-pvfm-qmmq.