CVE-2017-10952

HIGH

Foxit Reader 8.2.0.2051 - Arbitrary File Write via saveAs JavaScript Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-10952. PoCs published by afbase.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2017-10951 and CVE-2017-10952, focusing on Foxit Reader's Safe Reading mode bypass and command injection vulnerabilities. It includes explanations of the exploit mechanics, code snippets, and references to external PoCs.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.2.0.2051. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the saveAs JavaScript function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to writing arbitrary files into attacker controlled locations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4518.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP 1 stars
by afbase · poc
https://github.com/afbase/CVE-2017-10952

This repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2017-10951 and CVE-2017-10952, focusing on Foxit Reader's Safe Reading mode bypass and command injection vulnerabilities. It includes explanations of the exploit mechanics, code snippets, and references to external PoCs.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Foxit Reader (versions including 8.3.1.21155)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Safe Reading mode disabled in Foxit Reader · User interaction to open a malicious PDF
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0715
EPSS Percentile 93.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20 CWE-693
Status published
Products (2)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader 8.2.0.2051
Zero Day Initiative/Foxit Reader 8.2.0.2051
Published Aug 29, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026