Vulnerability in Foxit Reader
CVE-2023-40194
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary 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: 0.020 (79.4th 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
- 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-2023-40194?
- CVE-2023-40194 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-2023-40194?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.