Vulnerability in Foxit Software Pdf Reader
CVE-2011-10030
Foxit PDF Reader < 4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.
EPSS: 0.004 (30.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Foxit Software Pdf Reader — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (technical-description, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-10030?
- CVE-2011-10030 is a vulnerability in Foxit Software Pdf Reader, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. Published 2025-08-20.
- Is CVE-2011-10030 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.