CVE-2023-28744

HIGH

Foxit Software PDF Reader <12.1.1.15289 - Use After Free

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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

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