CVE-2023-28744
HIGHFoxit Software PDF Reader <12.1.1.15289 - Use After Free
Title source: llmDescription
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.1.1.15289. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory by manipulating form fields of a specific type. This can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary 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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0019
EPSS Percentile
40.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-416
Status
published
Products (1)
foxit/pdf_reader
12.1.1.15289
Published
Jul 19, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026