CVE-2023-39542CWE-73

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356

High · published November 27, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03769 · 89.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2023-11-27T15:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 NOV 15:25Z
    A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356
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