CVE-2023-39542

2023-11-2715:25:12

CWE-73

talos

www.cve.org

cve-2023-39542

foxit reader

code execution

javascript saveas api

remote code execution

malicious file

browser plugin extension

8.8 High

CVSS3

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

9.2 High

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.003 Low

EPSS

Percentile

70.7%

JSON

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.

CNA Affected

[
  {
    "vendor": "Foxit",
    "product": "Foxit Reader",
    "versions": [
      {
        "version": "12.1.3.15356",
        "status": "affected"
      }
    ]
  }
]