CVE-2023-39542

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 v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

01 Dec 2023, 20:52

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 8.8
CWE		CWE-610
First Time		Foxitsoftware Foxitsoftware foxit Reader
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:::::::*
References	~~() https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 -~~	() https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

27 Nov 2023, 18:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~{'url': 'https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832', 'name': 'https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832', 'tags': [], 'refsource': ''}~~

27 Nov 2023, 16:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-11-27 16:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 20:54

NVD link : CVE-2023-39542

Mitre link : CVE-2023-39542

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-39542

JSON object : View

Products Affected

foxitsoftware

foxit_reader

CWE

CWE-610

Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path

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