What is CVE-2023-35985?

CVE-2023-35985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Reader, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-11-27.

How severe is CVE-2023-35985?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-35985 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Foxit Reader

CVE-2023-35985

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitra…

EPSS: 0.003 (55.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Foxit Reader — versions 12.1.3.15356

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-73 — External Control of File Name or Path

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35985?: CVE-2023-35985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Reader, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-35985?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-35985 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.