CVE-2018-4995

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have an XFA '\n' POST injection…

published July 9, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky XFA POST injection vulnerability lurks in Adobe Acrobat and Reader! This means someone could potentially slide right past security checks. 🔥 Imagine you're at a fancy restaurant where the waiter takes orders without checking if the dishes are available. An attacker could exploit this flaw to serve their own 'special' meals without any oversight! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass crucial security measures, potentially compromising sensitive documents or personal information. It's a sneaky way in that could lead to significant privacy violations, leaving you with a less-than-appetizing situation!

Put simply

Imagine you're at a fancy restaurant where the waiter takes orders without checking if the dishes are available. An attacker could exploit this flaw to serve their own 'special' meals without any oversight! This XFA POST injection vulnerability affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing attackers to send crafted POST requests that can circumvent security checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass crucial security measures, potentially compromising sensitive documents or personal information. It's a sneaky way in that could lead to significant privacy violations, leaving you with a less-than-appetizing situation! To protect yourself, upgrade your Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions, ensuring all security features are patched. Regularly check for updates to keep your applications fortified against vulnerabilities like this one. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay updated and keep your digital environment secure! 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07089 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2018-07-09T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUL 19:00Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have an XFA '\n' POST injection…
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