Vulnerability in Foxit Reader
CVE-2023-41257
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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: 0.016 (74.5th 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)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-41257?
- CVE-2023-41257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Reader, classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-11-27.
- How severe is CVE-2023-41257?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-41257 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.