CVE-2023-39542

HIGH

Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 - Remote Code Execution via JavaScript saveAs API

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0335
EPSS Percentile 87.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-610 CWE-73
Status published
Products (1)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader 12.1.3.15356
Published Nov 27, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026