What is CVE-2023-39542?

CVE-2023-39542 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-2023-39542?

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

Vulnerability in Foxit Reader

CVE-2023-39542

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.

EPSS: 0.033 (87.8th 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
Foxitsoftware Foxit_reader — versions 12.1.3.15356

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39542?: CVE-2023-39542 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-2023-39542?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.