OpenCVE

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction Required

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Key SSVC decision points have not yet been added.

Vendors	Products
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Link	Providers
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832

History

No history.

MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published: 2023-11-27T15:25:12.044Z

Updated: 2024-08-02T18:10:21.403Z

Reserved: 2023-08-14T16:46:48.485Z

Link: CVE-2023-39542

Vulnrichment

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NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2023-11-27T16:15:10.653

Modified: 2024-11-21T08:15:38.450

Link: CVE-2023-39542

Redhat

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