Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0353
EPSS Percentile
87.7%
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-843
Status
published
Products (1)
foxit/pdf_reader
12.1.2.15332
Published
Jul 19, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026