CVE-2023-39542

CWE-73CWE-6103 documents3 sources
Severity
8.8HIGH
EPSS
0.2%
top 56.16%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Timeline
PublishedNov 27

Description

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.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 2.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages2 packages

CVEListV5foxit/foxit_reader12.1.3.15356
NVDfoxitsoftware/foxit_reader12.1.3.15356

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
CVEList
CVE-2023-39542: A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 122023-11-27
GHSA
GHSA-x5r2-jq66-4ccq: A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 122023-11-27