CVE-2023-39542
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.63%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
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.
- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 3.63% probability · 89th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-610
- Affected
- foxitsoftware/foxit reader
- Source
- talos-cna@cisco.com
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.